672 Classroom Teachers jobs in the United Kingdom

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 (4DWW) 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 4DWW — 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 #teamOFG.

Job Title:  SEND Secondary Teacher

Location:  Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ

Salary:      £35,000 per annum ( not pro rata )

Hours:      37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time Only

Start:        January 2026

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for an inspiring, dynamic, and committed Teacher to join Bluebank School, a new Acorn Education provision opening in January 2026. This co-educational school will support up to 60 pupils aged 11 to 16 with complex needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.

About the Role

As a SEND Secondary Teacher, you will lead in a particular curriculum area, developing engaging and creative learning experiences tailored to pupils’ individual educational needs. You will support KS4 staff by providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship, while working collaboratively with support staff to ensure pupils receive the assistance they need. In addition, you will provide feedback to SLT, parents, and carers to monitor and enhance pupil progress, support pupils who may display challenging behaviours due to their additional needs, and actively promote the school’s vision and values while contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Requirement: 

• UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent.
• Experience or interest in working with SEN/SEMH pupils in a secondary setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of a diverse pupil cohort.

Supporting Statement Guidance

Please include a short statement telling us:

• A little about yourself and why you are interested in this position.
• Why you believe you are suitable for the role, referring to the job description.
• Details of your relevant skills and experience.
• How you would contribute to the role and the school if appointed.

About us

Bluebank School is a brand-new Acorn Education provision set to open in January 2026 in Whittington Moor, Derbyshire. The co-educational school will cater for up to 60 pupils aged 11 to 16, offering specialist support for children and young people with complex needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.

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 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.

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 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.

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

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 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 (4DWW) 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 4DWW — 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 #teamOFG.

Job Title:  SEND Secondary Teacher

Location:  Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ

Salary:      £35,000 per annum ( not pro rata )

Hours:      37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time Only

Start:        January 2026

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for an inspiring, dynamic, and committed Teacher to join Bluebank School, a new Acorn Education provision opening in January 2026. This co-educational school will support up to 60 pupils aged 11 to 16 with complex needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.

About the Role

As a SEND Secondary Teacher, you will lead in a particular curriculum area, developing engaging and creative learning experiences tailored to pupils’ individual educational needs. You will support KS4 staff by providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship, while working collaboratively with support staff to ensure pupils receive the assistance they need. In addition, you will provide feedback to SLT, parents, and carers to monitor and enhance pupil progress, support pupils who may display challenging behaviours due to their additional needs, and actively promote the school’s vision and values while contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Requirement: 

• UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent.
• Experience or interest in working with SEN/SEMH pupils in a secondary setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of a diverse pupil cohort.

Supporting Statement Guidance

Please include a short statement telling us:

• A little about yourself and why you are interested in this position.
• Why you believe you are suitable for the role, referring to the job description.
• Details of your relevant skills and experience.
• How you would contribute to the role and the school if appointed.

About us

Bluebank School is a brand-new Acorn Education provision set to open in January 2026 in Whittington Moor, Derbyshire. The co-educational school will cater for up to 60 pupils aged 11 to 16, offering specialist support for children and young people with complex needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.

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 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.

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 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.

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

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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Secondary School Teacher - Launceston

If you are a Secondary School Teacher looking for teaching fantastic teaching opportunities at Secondary schools in the Launceston area, we would love to hear from you!

Educated Recruitment are a supply teacher employment business in it's 10th year of establishment actively recruiting Secondary School Teachers (ECTs or experienced), to join our friendly, supportive and busy agency for ad hoc supply opportunities in the Launceston area

Please note: Our daily pay rate for qualified teachers as a supply teacher recruitment business starts at £130 for newly qualified teachers, but pay can be negotiated up to £200 based on experience, pay scale and additional responsibilities, and is ultimately at the discretion of school budgets. 

Secondary Supply Teacher Responsibilities

- Delivering cover lessons

- Preparing planning

- Following safeguarding and school policies

- Marking work as needed

- Liaising with school staff

Secondary Supply Teacher Essentials

- QTS or ECT status (applications from other teaching backgrounds also welcome)

- A current DBS, or Update Service subscription (the agency can apply for this)

- A 3 year minimum reference history

- Up to date knowledge of the curriculum

- Reliability

- Excellent communication skills

We are looking for Secondary Teacher, Supply Teacher, Maths Teacher, Cover Supervisor, KS3 Teacher, KS4 Teacher, English Teacher, PE Teacher, Science Teacher, ICT Teacher, Drama Teacher, Music Teacher, Art Teacher in Launceston and the surrounding areas.

The schools we work with require day to day, short and long term positions as well as temporary roles, therefore creating a multitude of opportunities for all teachers!

Should this be of any interest to you please contact Summer at Educated Recruitment for more information

Secondary School Teacher - Plymouth 

If you are a Secondary School Teacher looking for teaching fantastic teaching opportunities at Secondary schools in the Plymouth area, we would love to hear from you!

Educated Recruitment are a supply teacher employment business in it's 10th year of establishment actively recruiting Secondary School Teachers (ECTs or experienced), to join our friendly, supportive and busy agency for ad hoc supply opportunities in the Plymouth area

Please note: Our daily pay rate for teachers as a supply teacher recruitment business starts at £130 but can be negotiated up to £200 based on experience, pay scale and additional responsibilities, and is ultimately at the discretion of school budgets.

Secondary Supply Teacher Responsibilities

- Delivering cover lessons

- Preparing planning

- Following safeguarding and school policies

- Marking work as needed

- Liaising with school staff

Secondary Supply Teacher Essentials

- QTS or ECT status (applications from other teaching backgrounds also welcome)

- A current DBS, or Update Service subscription (the agency can apply for this)

- A 3 year minimum reference history

- Up to date knowledge of the curriculum

- Reliability

- Excellent communication skills

We are looking for Secondary Teacher, Supply Teacher, Maths Teacher, Cover Supervisor, KS3 Teacher, KS4 Teacher, English Teacher, PE Teacher, Science Teacher, ICT Teacher, Drama Teacher, Music Teacher, Art Teacher in Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

The schools we work with require day to day, short and long term positions as well as temporary roles, therefore creating a multitude of opportunities for all teachers!

Should this be of any interest to you please contact Summer at Educated Recruitment for more information

Secondary School Teacher - Exeter 

If you are a Secondary School Teacher looking for teaching fantastic teaching opportunities at Secondary schools in the Exeter area, we would love to hear from you!

Educated Recruitment are a supply teacher employment business in it's 10th year of establishment actively recruiting Secondary School Teachers (ECTs or experienced), to join our friendly, supportive and busy agency for ad hoc supply opportunities in the Exeter area

Please note: Our daily pay rate for qualified teachers as a supply teacher recruitment business starts at £130 for newly qualified teachers, but pay can be negotiated up to £200 based on experience, pay scale and additional responsibilities, and is ultimately at the discretion of school budgets. 

Secondary Supply Teacher Responsibilities

- Delivering cover lessons

- Preparing planning

- Following safeguarding and school policies

- Marking work as needed

- Liaising with school staff

Secondary Supply Teacher Essentials

- QTS or ECT status (applications from other teaching backgrounds also welcome)

- A current DBS, or Update Service subscription (the agency can apply for this)

- A 3 year minimum reference history

- Up to date knowledge of the curriculum

- Reliability

- Excellent communication skills

We are looking for Secondary Teacher, Supply Teacher, Maths Teacher, Cover Supervisor, KS3 Teacher, KS4 Teacher, English Teacher, PE Teacher, Science Teacher, ICT Teacher, Drama Teacher, Music Teacher, Art Teacher in Exeter and the surrounding areas.

The schools we work with require day to day, short and long term positions as well as temporary roles, therefore creating a multitude of opportunities for all teachers!

Should this be of any interest to you please contact Charlotte at Educated Recruitment for more information

Secondary Teacher -Keynsham 

If you are a Secondary School Teacher looking for teaching fantastic ad hoc supply teaching opportunities at Secondary schools in the Keynsham area, we would love to hear from you!

Supply Education Alliance are a supply teacher employment business in it's 10th year of establishment actively recruiting Secondary School Teachers (ECTs or experienced), to join our friendly, supportive and busy agency.

Please note: Our daily pay rate for qualified teachers as a supply teacher recruitment business starts at £130 for newly qualified teachers, but pay can be negotiated up to £200 based on experience, pay scale and additional responsibilities, and is ultimately at the discretion of school budgets. 

Supply Teacher Responsibilities

- Delivering cover lessons

- Preparing planning

- Following safeguarding and school policies

- Marking work as needed

- Liaising with school staff

Supply Teacher Essentials

- QTS or ECT status (applications from other teaching backgrounds also welcome)

- A current DBS, or Update Service subscription (the agency can apply for this)

- A 3 year minimum reference history

- Up to date knowledge of the curriculum

- Reliability

- Excellent communication skills

If you live in or around the Keynsham area and are interested in supply teaching opportunities, please get in contact!

The schools we work with require day to day, short and long term positions as well as temporary roles, therefore creating a multitude of opportunities for all teachers!

Should this be of any interest to you please contact Ellie at Supply Education Alliance for more information.

Secondary Teacher

Verbatim Education are working with schools in Chester who are seeking Secondary Teachers for long term roles and flexible day to day supply from January to work across KS3 and KS4 classes.

This Secondary Teacher role is to support students, plan lessons, provide strong classroom managment and cover teachers who are absent due to training.

Due to the nature of this role, you must have experience of supporting young people with Special Educational Needs such as Autism, Dyslexia & ADHD above the age of 11 years of age.

This Secondary Teacher role will involve keeping all students on task and ensuring that the work they doing is being done to a good standard.

You will be responsible for getting resources ready for the day and ensure the classroom is kept clean and tidy each day.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Supporting with Learning and Developing
li>Working on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Encouraging, Supporting and De-escalating students

We are looking for a Secondary Teacher who is:

• Passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential
• Able to contribute to, and work, as part of a team
• Reliable and flexible to suit the expectations of our schools
• Previous experience working within a educational setting
• Creative, Pro-active and Enthusiastic Individual
• Education related qualification preferred but not essential

Benefits:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Wellbeing support
• 24/7 access to your personal consultant
• Training support sessions

Applicants will be subject to variety of checks including: an enhanced DBS check, full references, including from your most recent employer and eligibility to work in the UK. 

Apply Today!

TeacherActive is currently working in partnership with secondary schools across Bristol that are looking to appoint reliable and dedicated Secondary Teachers with QTS across a range of subjects. These schools value teachers who can create a supportive and engaging classroom environment while delivering well-structured lessons that inspire students and meet the demands of the Key Stage 3 and 4 curriculum .

We’re committed to providing high-quality, professional staff to our schools and offer in-house Career Progression and Development opportunities to support your ongoing professional growth.

Whether you're looking for short-term supply , a longer-term placement , or a permanent teaching role , our dedicated consultants are here to offer tailored opportunities and ongoing support—making sure you find a role that suits your needs and career aspirations.

• UK-based secondary teaching experience
• QTS (ECTs are welcome to apply)
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support your onboarding and placements
• Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply )
• CPD Courses and certificates via the My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay
• Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply )

We pay all our staff on a PAYE basis , so you’ll never need to worry about umbrella companies or admin fees cutting into your earnings.

If you’re a qualified secondary teacher and interested in this position, click ‘APPLY NOW’ , and we’ll be in touch to discuss this fantastic opportunity.

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Contact Number: (phone number removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

Are you invested in the development of students aged between 11 – 16+?

Do you adopt a ‘can-do’ attitude?

Are you adaptable and flexible?

TeacherActive are proud to be recruiting for experienced qualified Secondary Teachers to work on a temporary day to day, long-term or permanent basis. We have partnered with many Secondary schools across Wakefield, meaning our need for good quality staff is at an all-time high. Our long-standing relationships with schools mean that we can find you the position that's right for you, giving you guidance and advice along the way.

Our dedicated consultants have an ideal mix of skills and knowledge, coming from a background of both hands-on classroom experience and extensive recruitment experience. Many of our roles for qualified teachers have immediate start dates, with no need to wait until the new academic year to gain further experience.

The successful qualified Secondary Teacher will have:

-    QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) - ECT’s are welcome to apply

-    Recent experience in a Key Stage 3 / KS3 and/or Key Stage 4 / KS4

-    Excellent classroom management

-    Strong communication skills

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

-    A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

-    Flexibility to choose when you work

-    Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*

-    CPD courses and certificates as part of our ‘My-Progression’ brand

-    Market leading rates of pay

-    Referral scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: (url removed)

CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.