Position: Primary Teacher
Location: Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH
Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
Are you a passionate Primary Teacher eager to make a real impact? At Park School in Chipping Norton, we work with pupils who have varied and complex needs. We’re looking for someone who wants to focus less on paperwork and more on what truly matters — delivering engaging, meaningful learning experiences tailored to each child
Are you a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher who wants to make a real difference?
At Park School, we’re committed to supporting pupils with varied and complex needs. This role is ideal for a teacher who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more time on what truly matters — delivering engaging, meaningful learning experiences that inspire every child to thrive.
As part of our supportive, multidisciplinary team, you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to tailor your teaching to each child’s individual needs, helping them develop confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Key Responsibilities
Teach small, focused classes, adapting lessons to meet each pupil’s unique learning style and needs.
Create engaging, inclusive learning experiences that encourage curiosity and confidence.
Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists, and pastoral colleagues.
Nurture pupils’ academic, social, emotional, and personal development holistically.
Promote a safe, respectful, and positive environment where every child feels valued.
Support pupils in developing essential life skills and independence.
Encourage pupil participation and ownership of their learning journey.
Maintain excellent safeguarding standards and prioritise pupil wellbeing.
Track and assess progress effectively, adapting strategies as needed.
Celebrate every success — big or small — and embrace each challenge with positivity.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
A creative, flexible, and resilient approach to teaching
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional or complex needs
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Commitment to raising outcomes and celebrating progress at every stage
About Park School
Park School is an independent specialist day school in Chipping Norton supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide a structured, nurturing environment where small class sizes and personalised learning help pupils re-engage with education.
Our dedicated team builds confidence, aspiration, and positive relationships, supporting both academic and social development. Through high expectations and strong pastoral care, we empower pupils to take pride in their achievements and prepare for life beyond school.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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 contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Hundreds of UK and international discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
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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Salary description
£43000.00 - £43000.00 per year