KS1 Primary Teacher (Contract)

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. Position : KS1 Primary Teacher

Location : Red Kite School, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0JW

Salary : Up to £37,000 per annum depending on experience ( not pro rata )

Contract : Permanent, Term Time Only

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

As part of our continued growth in service, we are excited to be looking for a KS1 Primary Teacher to join our amazing team at Red Kite School in Princes Risborough.

Are you looking for a teaching role that allows you to focus less on paperwork and more on what really matters—engaging, creative learning experiences for children with varied and complex needs?

We are seeking a passionate Primary Teacher (KS1) to join our team and make a lasting difference in the lives of our pupils. This is a unique opportunity to work in a specialist environment where pupil voice, wellbeing, and personal development are central to everything we do.

You’ll be joining a school that values collaboration, innovation, and care—a place where safeguarding is embedded in the culture, and pupils are actively involved in their learning journey.

As a Primary Teacher for Key Stage 1, you will :

Teach a range of subjects across the KS1 curriculum, adapting content to meet individual needs

Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons that promote progress and independence

Support pupils with a wide variety of additional needs, helping them to overcome barriers to learning

Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families

Take the lead on a curriculum area across the school (subject to discussion at interview)

Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and leaders to ensure consistent, pupil-centred support

Qualified with QTS and educated to degree level

Experienced or keen to work in SEN / ASC settings (experience desirable but not essential)

Innovative, engaging, and creative in their teaching approach

Committed to promoting pupil voice, safety, and wellbeing at all times

Motivated to empower vulnerable young people to thrive and find their place in the world.

Red Kite School is a brand-new, purpose-built independent SEN school, designed to support up to 60 pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Set in the beautiful market town of Princes Risborough, it’s a truly exciting time to join us as a founding member of staff and help shape a nurturing, inclusive learning environment from the ground up.

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 innovative 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.

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.

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.