SEN Primary Teacher

Get Paid for Five Days but Only Work Four!

Job Title: SEN Primary Teacher

Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton, SO45 5TD

Salary: Up to £45,352.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata) plus £1,000 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am–4:30pm

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: February 2026

Eligibility: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

At Outcomes First Group, we believe life is about more than work. Thats why many of our schools are trialling a 4-Day Working Week (4

DWW) — work one day less each week while keeping full pay. Nows the perfect time to join #teamOFG and put your wellbeing first.

As an SEN Primary Teacher, youll play a vital role in shaping meaningful, personalised learning experiences for our students. This is a role where your creativity, empathy, and professional expertise come together to help children and young people with additional needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

You will teach individual pupils or small groups, adapting learning to meet their unique profiles and helping them make steady, confident progress. Working within our curriculum framework and alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, youll help create an environment where every student feels understood, challenged, and celebrated.

• Plan and deliver engaging, tailored lessons aligned with the school curriculum
• Monitor, assess, and report on student progress
• Develop and review Individual Education Plans, behaviour plans, and personalised learning pathways
• Create a safe, structured, and inspiring classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with support staff to ensure high-quality teaching and learning
• Contribute to school development initiatives and curriculum planning
• Organise resources, classroom displays, and learning materials that support student engagement
• Ensure all activities on and off site are planned with pupil safety and risk assessments in mind

• A passionate, resilient, and empathetic teacher who communicates with warmth, clarity, and confidence
• Someone who enjoys building strong, trusting relationships and getting to know students as individuals
• Able to adapt teaching approaches to help pupils overcome barriers and achieve their personal best
• A collaborative team player, working effectively with colleagues, therapists, families, and external professionals
• Motivated by working in a nurturing, inclusive school community where ideas are valued and impact is visible

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Full, valid driving licence

Dibden Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school based in Southampton. We provide inclusive education within a safe and nurturing environment for students with complex needs, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, communication and interaction difficulties, and associated behaviours. Our focus is on meeting each pupil’s individual needs and helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

As part of Acorn Education and the Outcomes First Group, you’ll be part of an innovative organisation making a meaningful difference in young people’s lives. We are proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance & Pension scheme
• Mental health support, physical health checks, and wellbeing services
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) to choose perks that suit you
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Purchase Schemes
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced parental leave and fertility treatment support
• 4-Day Working Week:
  Work 80% of your hours, get 100% pay*
• Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.
• Welcome Bonus: £1,000 payable…