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Job Title:   Headteacher

Location:    The Holden School, Leigh, WN7 4SB

Salary:        Up to £80,000 per annum dependent on experience

Hours:         Monday to Friday 

Contract:    Permanent, Term Time Only

Start Date:  January 2026

UK Applicants only

We’re looking for an experienced Headteacher to join The Holden School. 

As Headteacher, you will promote a relentless focus on the quality of education and delivery of a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum that meets the needs of pupils and young people along with producing positive outcomes.

You will be joining a high achieving company and executive team, leading your own outstanding school and positively impacting the lives of many young people. As part of our team, you will focus on developing self-esteem and wellbeing, as well as academic performance and development. 

Who are we looking for?

You will exercise dynamic leadership of the School and to ensure the full development of the vision for the service, its promotion and continuous improvement. You will create and maintain a Centre of Excellence in the education of our students.

You will create a shared vision and strategic plan which inspires and motivates pupils, staff and all other members of the school community. This vision should express core educational values and moral purpose and be inclusive of stakeholders’ values and beliefs. The strategic planning process is critical to sustaining school improvement and ensuring that the school moves forward for the benefit of its pupils. 

You will work in collaboration with other senior managers, to provide a complete service and to develop and grow the wider services offered by the Centre to encourage an increase in referrals.

• At least three years’ experience as a senior leader in a specialist school
• Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent                            
• Willingness to extend personal and professional development              
• Ability to lead and provide a clear vision
• Appreciation and understanding that leadership and management of school encompasses processes contributing to pupil outcomes, staff motivation, keeping pupils safe, filling the school with pupils, managing costs, meeting regulatory requirements and applying growth plans as appropriate       

About us

The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma Informed School providing individualised curriculums for our young people supported by our Class Teams, our Pastoral Team and our own Therapists.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the 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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance!

Job Title:  SENCo Assistant

Location:  The Holden School, Leigh WN7 4SB

Salary:      £24,500.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:      37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Tuesday 8.30am - 4.30pm, Monday & Wednesday to Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a SENCo Assistant to join our close-knit team at The Holden School.

About the Role

The SENCo Assistant will ensure that, in collaboration with the Special Education Needs provision, they assist across all aspects of the SENCo role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with;
  • Parents, relevant family members and carers.
  • Key stake holders within Local Authorities (SEND, CSC etc) and across other agencies and professional organisations.
  • All staff across the school setting.
• Collate and share key documents in preparation for the Annual Review ie Education, Health, Educational Psychology, Therapy and any other reports, with meeting delegates as per SEND Code of Practice within statutory time frames.
• Record and share EHCP Annual Review summary reports with delegates as per the SEND CoP statutory time frames.
• Manage and securely store all information relating to the EHCP process as per GDPR within the UGS site both electronically and paper.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate for Assistant SENCo will possess the following qualifications/attributes

• Special Education experience
• GCSE English and Maths
• Willingness to learn and attend personal development sessions

About Us

The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma Informed School providing individualised curriculums for our students supported by our Class Teams, our Pastoral Team and our own Therapists.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title:  Deputy Headteacher

Location:  The Holden School, Leigh WN7 4SB

Salary:      Up to £55,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:      37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher to join our close-knit team at The Holden School, part of Acorn Education.

About the Role

The Deputy Head Teacher (Behaviour and Attitudes) at The Holden School plays a pivotal leadership role within this Special School setting, which caters to pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. This role is critical in shaping and sustaining a positive, safe, and predictable environment that supports pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development. The Deputy Head Teacher will lead strategically on behaviour and attitudes, ensuring these align with the school’s vision of enabling pupils who have previously struggled to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Working closely with the Head Teacher, Senior Leadership Team (SLT), clinical staff, and wider school community, the Deputy Head will promote high expectations, implement innovative behaviour support strategies, and maintain strong safeguarding practises. The role demands a commitment to collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement, consistent with The Holden School’s values of holistic pupil development, therapeutic integration, and family engagement.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Leadership and Strategic Development

• Lead strategically on behaviour and attitudes under the direction of the Head Teacher, ensuring alignment with the school’s vision and ethos.
• Contribute actively to SLT discussions, including broader educational developments beyond immediate school concerns.
• Set and uphold high expectations for pupils, staff, and parents, challenging any low expectations and promoting a culture of excellence.
• Develop and embed a school ethos that fosters collaboration, knowledge-sharing, accountability, and celebration of success.

Skills and Competencies

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status and Degree.
• Professional development in preparation for a senior leadership role.
• Proven leadership and management experience within a school, preferably with experience in Special Schools or SEMH settings.
• Experience in school self-evaluation, development planning, and line management.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management, safeguarding, attendance, and pastoral care best practises.

About Us

The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma Informed School providing individualised curriculums for our students supported by our Class Teams, our Pastoral Team and our own Therapists.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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Job Description

The role

If you’re an experienced Radiographer, this is your chance to develop innovative imaging services with one of the leading independent healthcare providers in the UK.

At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. So, we’ll invest in you, developing and nurturing your managerial skills through our Ramsay Academy, as you combine clinical and leadership duties across the Fulwood Hall Hospital. Your team of experienced Radiologists will work across general X-ray and deliver in theatre. We also cover other specialisms within Fulwood Hall such as CT, MRI & Ultrasound.

As an inspirational leader, you’ll help the senior leadership team drive performance, and help shape the future direction in an organisation that believes in providing the very latest technology for the benefit of our patients and our teams.

Where you’ll be based

Fulwood Hall Hospital was opened as a purpose built facility in 1986.  Independent patient satisfaction surveys show that 99% of our patients would recommend the hospital to family and friends and due to careful screening and rigorous infection control processes, the hospital continues to have a 0% MRSA incidence.

The hospital has eight private consulting rooms supported by a fully equipped outpatient treatment room, a pre-operative assessment unit for screening and assessing patients prior to surgery as well as modern imaging facilities and a brand new physio and sports therapy department including gymnasium.

What you’ll bring with you

• HCPC Registration with no restrictions

• High level of understanding of governance within imaging

• Knowledge of a broad range of imaging procedures at a senior level

• Risk management and audit experience

• Knowledge of RIS/PACS management and IEP systems

• Excellent clinical, customer service and IT skills

• Flexible, can do and patient focused attitude

• Proven experience working at a management level in the healthcare industry and an understanding of private and public sector funding models would be ideal

Benefits 

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period

• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants

• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary

• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy

• Free Parking on site

• Subsidised staff restaurant

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords

• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About us 

We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.

We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.

To apply

Please contact Amy on to ask any questions you may have before you apply.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

We care.
 

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
 

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

Job Description

The role

If you’re an experienced Radiographer, this is your chance to develop innovative imaging services with one of the leading independent healthcare providers in the UK.

At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. So, we’ll invest in you, developing and nurturing your managerial skills through our Ramsay Academy, as you combine clinical and leadership duties across the Fulwood Hall Hospital. Your team of experienced Radiologists will work across general X-ray and deliver in theatre. We also cover other specialisms within Fulwood Hall such as CT, MRI & Ultrasound.

As an inspirational leader, you’ll help the senior leadership team drive performance, and help shape the future direction in an organisation that believes in providing the very latest technology for the benefit of our patients and our teams.

Where you’ll be based

Fulwood Hall Hospital was opened as a purpose built facility in 1986.  Independent patient satisfaction surveys show that 99% of our patients would recommend the hospital to family and friends and due to careful screening and rigorous infection control processes, the hospital continues to have a 0% MRSA incidence.

The hospital has eight private consulting rooms supported by a fully equipped outpatient treatment room, a pre-operative assessment unit for screening and assessing patients prior to surgery as well as modern imaging facilities and a brand new physio and sports therapy department including gymnasium.

What you’ll bring with you

• HCPC Registration with no restrictions

• High level of understanding of governance within imaging

• Knowledge of a broad range of imaging procedures at a senior level

• Risk management and audit experience

• Knowledge of RIS/PACS management and IEP systems

• Excellent clinical, customer service and IT skills

• Flexible, can do and patient focused attitude

• Proven experience working at a management level in the healthcare industry and an understanding of private and public sector funding models would be ideal

Benefits 

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period

• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants

• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary

• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy

• Free Parking on site

• Subsidised staff restaurant

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords

• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About us 

We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.

We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.

To apply

Please contact Amy on to ask any questions you may have before you apply.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

We care.
 

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
 

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:   Science Teacher 

Location:   Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH

Salary:       Up to £43,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours:   37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:   Permanent, Term-Time Only

Start:          September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Teacher of Science  to join our close-knit team at Park School located in Chipping Norton

About the role

To provide the highest quality of education, care and preparation for life for all students in the school. To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students with support from teaching staff.

To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students and to facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.

To contribute to raising standards of student attainment and behaviour and to share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

Main responsibilities

• To participate with the SMT and other colleagues in the development of appropriate syllabuses, materials, schemes of work and lesson plans, which should engage, stimulate and challenge students of all abilities, and should cater for all learning styles. This may include taking responsibility for particular courses
• To ensure that all lessons are planned, prepared and delivered with clear differentiation to cater for students of all abilities and backgrounds whilst ensuring individual student progress
• To share in the preparation and delivery of SMSC elements in all lessons across the curriculum
• Employ a variety of interactive teaching methods appropriate to the age and ability of each individual student to promote a love of learning and pupil’s intellectual curiosity

Experience

• Working within the SEMH or AP sector (not required)
• QTS

About us

Park School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education? 

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the 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.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:   English Teacher

Location:   Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RX

Salary:       up to £38,000 per annum dependant on experience (not pro rata)

Hours:   37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:   Permanent, Term Time only

This role does not offer sponsorship. 

**All applications must be completed IN FULL**

As part of our continued growth, Belmont Secondary School, located in Rawtenstall and part of the Acorn Education family, is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and committed English Teacher to join our close-knit team.

About the role

This is your chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people who need it most. At Belmont Secondary School, you’ll teach in a nurturing, inclusive setting where your subject knowledge and creativity will inspire pupils to succeed—academically and personally.

Working under the guidance of the Senior Leadership Team and in line with school policies, you’ll deliver high-quality English teaching tailored to the needs of individual learners or small groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality English lessons aligned with the school’s curriculum
• Teach individual students or small groups in a supportive learning environment
• Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress and adapt strategies to ensure success
• Develop and implement individual education and behaviour plans in collaboration with colleagues
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives aligned with the School Development Plan
• Ensure classroom organisation and resources promote effective and stimulating learning
• Take responsibility for English subject development across relevant key stages
• Maintain a safe learning environment, adhering to risk assessments on and off site
• Promote the educational, social, and moral development of students in line with the school’s ethos

Qualifications & Requirements

• A degree in English
• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or PGCE
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to inspire students of all abilities
• Experience of planning and delivering lessons that meet diverse learning needs
• A commitment to upholding the Teachers' Standards and contributing to whole-school development

About the School

Belmont Secondary is an independent, specialist day school for boys 11 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs. Our dedicated team, work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

This opportunity is within commutable distance of Rawtenstall, Bury, Burnley and surrounding areas.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the 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 .

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales .

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:   Humanities Teacher

Location:  Belmont Secondary School, Rossendale, Lancashire

Salary:       up to £35,000 depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours:    37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:   Permanent, Term Time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced and passionate Humanities Teacher to join our fantastic team at Belmont School, located in the scenic surroundings of Rossendale, Lancashire.

About the role

As a Humanities Teacher, you will take a creative and structured approach to teaching your subject(s), planning lessons that meet each pupil’s individual learning needs and maximise achievement. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of a Key Stage 4 examination pathway, which will be implemented from September 2026—a key milestone in the school’s academic growth.

You will be supported by a committed senior leadership team and work collaboratively with other staff to deliver an engaging and progressive curriculum that develops pupils’ knowledge, skills and confidence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering high-quality Humanities lessons that are tailored to pupils’ needs and aligned with the school curriculum
• Playing a central role in shaping and implementing the KS4 Humanities examination offer
• Creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports learning and emotional regulation
• Upholding the school’s safeguarding standards and professional expectations
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support pupils with SEMH and complex needs
• Taking a flexible, proactive approach to teaching and learning

Essential Criteria:

• QTS and qualifications and/or experience in Humanities (e.g. History, Geography, RE)
• A firm belief that every pupil can achieve and deserves a life of choice and opportunity
• Proven ability to work successfully with pupils with challenging behaviour
• Strong classroom management and lesson planning skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment
• A positive team player with high expectations of self and others
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and development

Desirable

• Experience of working with young people from challenging backgrounds
• Background in SEMH, ASC or similar specialist settings
• Evidence of driving improvements in pupil outcomes
• Full UK Driving Licence

About us

Belmont School is a Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) School which caters for boys and girls aged 10 - 18 years of age. We provide young people with an educational experience that will not only extend their academic and vocational social skills and abilities but will also promote personal growth and help to build self-esteem. In this way it is hoped that each individual will aspire to achieve their full potential, eventually leaving school with the determination to make a positive contribution to society in the years to come.

The aim of the school is to provide enough support to unlock each pupil’s potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the 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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of a 6 month probation and is not a contractual benefit 

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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Job Description

The role

If you’re an experienced Radiographer, this is your chance to develop innovative imaging services with one of the leading independent healthcare providers in the UK.

At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. So, we’ll invest in you, developing and nurturing your managerial skills through our Ramsay Academy, as you combine clinical and leadership duties across the Fulwood Hall Hospital. Your team of experienced Radiologists will work across general X-ray and deliver in theatre. We also cover other specialisms within Fulwood Hall such as CT, MRI & Ultrasound.

As an inspirational leader, you’ll help the senior leadership team drive performance, and help shape the future direction in an organisation that believes in providing the very latest technology for the benefit of our patients and our teams.

Where you’ll be based

Fulwood Hall Hospital was opened as a purpose built facility in 1986.  Independent patient satisfaction surveys show that 99% of our patients would recommend the hospital to family and friends and due to careful screening and rigorous infection control processes, the hospital continues to have a 0% MRSA incidence.

The hospital has eight private consulting rooms supported by a fully equipped outpatient treatment room, a pre-operative assessment unit for screening and assessing patients prior to surgery as well as modern imaging facilities and a brand new physio and sports therapy department including gymnasium.

What you’ll bring with you

• HCPC Registration with no restrictions

• High level of understanding of governance within imaging

• Knowledge of a broad range of imaging procedures at a senior level

• Risk management and audit experience

• Knowledge of RIS/PACS management and IEP systems

• Excellent clinical, customer service and IT skills

• Flexible, can do and patient focused attitude

• Proven experience working at a management level in the healthcare industry and an understanding of private and public sector funding models would be ideal

Benefits 

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period

• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants

• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary

• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy

• Free Parking on site

• Subsidised staff restaurant

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords

• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About us 

We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.

We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.

To apply

Please contact Amy on to ask any questions you may have before you apply.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

We care.
 

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
 

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.