Class Teacher

Full

Job Description
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4

DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #team

OFG.

Job Title:

Class Teacher

Location:

Chestnut Hill School, Holywell, CH8 9DX

Salary:
Up to £42,000 per annum depending on experience (Not pro rata)

Hours:

40 hours per week | Mon, Tue, Thu: 8:00am – 4:00pm | Wed: 8:00am – 5:00pm | Fri: 8:00am – 3:00pm

Contract:

Permanent, Term Time Only

Start:
March 2026

UK Applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

At Chestnut Hill School, teaching is about so much more than lessons and timetables. It’s about unlocking potential, building confidence and shaping brighter futures for children with complex needs. We’re looking for a passionate, energetic and creative Class Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an opportunity to work in a school where innovation, inclusion and imagination are woven into everything we do—and where your ideas, energy and commitment will truly make a difference.

This is a role for a teacher who thrives on flexibility, creativity and connection. At Chestnut Hill, every child is unique, and your teaching will reflect that—engaging, personalised and purposeful. As a Class Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver dynamic, personalised lessons tailored to each pupil’s needs
• Develop innovative teaching approaches that spark curiosity and joy in learning
• Monitor and assess progress to support both academic achievement and personal growth
• Place wellbeing at the heart of learning, building confidence and resilience
• Work collaboratively with specialist staff and therapists to provide holistic support
• Access extensive resources, training and guidance through Outcomes First Group

You’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive team united by a shared belief: every child can succeed with the right support.

We’re seeking a teacher who brings enthusiasm, empathy and ambition:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (not suitable for ECTs/NQTs)
• GCSEs and A-Levels (or equivalent)
• A creative, flexible and child-centred approach to teaching
• A strong commitment to inclusion and high expectations for every pupil
• Full UK Driving Licence

• Experience working with SEN and/or ASC pupils
• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team

At Chestnut Hill, every lesson matters, every child counts, and every day brings the opportunity to make a difference. Join our outstanding team and help us create brighter futures — one child at a time.

Chestnut Hill is a small, independent school catering to autistic pupils and young people aged 8-19. We aim to provide an inclusive, safe, inspiring and supportive environment in which our pupils are encouraged to form friendships, aspire and believe in themselves, discover new ways of learning, develop skills for life, know they are valued and have a sense of belonging. The student’s wellbeing is at the heart of everything Chestnut Hill will do, and we aim to build close relationships with parents/guardians and work collaboratively with alternative provision professionals, such as speech and language, art and occupational therapists.

To support students' specific needs. We will always strive for the very best for our young people. Our individually tailored curriculum will cover all Areas of Learning (AoLE's) from the New Welsh Curriculum, in imaginative and flexible ways for pupils ages 8 to 19. We aim to provide Regular opportunities for pupils to access a wide range of activities including yoga, cycling, forest school, swimming and coaching in inclusive and traditional sports by external coaches and internal facilitators.

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