About this role
Outdoor Education Teacher
Salary: Main/Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS) + SEN Allowance (£2,787)
Contract: Full time, permanent
Closing date: Friday 15th May, midday. Interviews commencing week beginning 18th May
Starting date: September 2026
Acer Academy is a new specialist SEMH and ASD school (opened September 2025) with outstanding facilities and a strong commitment to inclusive, relational education. Acer Academy is currently in a growth phase – where the school’s cohort increases each year during the first three years of opening.
As part of the school’s growth, we are seeking a passionate, reflective and resilient general teacher to join our team and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a nurturing environment where relationships, structure and consistency underpin every aspect of learning. Our teachers deliver a broad and balanced curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of our learners, helping them to achieve academically, socially and emotionally.
Key responsibilities
· Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons that meet the diverse needs of learners with SEMH and ASD as part of the outdoor education curriculum
· Create structured, predictable classroom environments where pupils feel safe, respected and ready to learn
· Implement relational and trauma-informed approaches to support emotional regulation and engagement
· Maintain high expectations for learning, behaviour and personal growth
· Use assessment to track progress, identify gaps and inform future teaching
· Promote the A.C.E.R. values – Always try your best, Care for yourself and others, Emotional regulation, Ready to learn
· Work closely with pastoral, inclusion and therapeutic staff to ensure joined-up support for every pupil
· Communicate effectively with parents and carers, building positive home–school relationships
· Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment, celebration and teamwork
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