Job ID: S-U-3684 - Primary Instructor

At OFG we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside workJob Title: Primary InstructorLocation: Belmont Primary School, Rossendale, BB4 7LJHours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday Salary: £25,341.12 per annum (not pro rata)Contract: Fixed term – April 2027 | Term Time OnlyStart: September 2026UK applicants only – no sponsorship availableAbout the RoleAre you passionate about transforming the lives of children with social, emotional and mental health needs? Are you looking to take the next step in your education career within a supportive, specialist setting? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.The Executive Headteacher is seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Aspiring Instructor to join our thriving SEMH school. Working closely with our Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality learning experiences that inspire, motivate and support our pupils to achieve their full potential.What you’ll be doingDeliver well‑structured, engaging lessons by adapting schemes of work to meet pupil needs.Manage classes effectively using approaches that motivate and support pupils with SEMH needs.Assess learning accurately and use this to inform teaching.Work closely with pupils experiencing social, emotional and mental health challenges, helping them overcome barriers to learning.Maintain a safe, positive and productive learning environment through effective behaviour management.Collaborate with colleagues across the school to ensure every pupil receives the support they need.What you will bringGCSE’s Grade 4/C above or equivalent in English and MathsHave experience within an SEMH/SEN specialist provision or are currently working in a mainstream or college setting.Are enthusiastic, flexible and aligned with our school values.Are eager to develop their skills within a specialist SEMH environment.Are committed to ongoing professional development and career progression.Are motivated to make a meaningful difference to pupils with additional needs.About Us Belmont Primary School is an Independent School which offers boys aged between 5 – 11 years who have Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) challenged and additional complex behaviours to access a tailored education that suits their needs.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 offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your career while taking on rewarding challenges. Acorn Education is a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are at the forefront of creating and delivering innovative approaches that support children and young people in our care to make meaningful progressWe are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year runningWhy Join Us?We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every