17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    1 February 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    15 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Pastoral, health and welfare

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£33,699 - £40,777

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • At least 5 GCSE’s which must include at least a 4 or equivalent in English and Maths
  • Qualified to A level standard
  • Previous experience of working with children.
  • Experience of working with young people who display challenging behaviours
  • Experience and knowledge of supporting parents/carers in implementing strategies
  • Have the skills and ability to problem solve, communicate and organise
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal sensitively with issues/individuals with tact, diplomacy and discretion
  • Able to demonstrate a level of resilience and take on board constructive feedback to further improve performance.
  • A willingness to work with strict routines and make an impact.
  • A flair for innovative solutions to behaviour management within our AP unit
  • Good interpersonal skills with both adults and children both written and verbal
  • Outstanding organisational skills
  • High expectations of accountability and consistency

What the school offers its staff

  • Professional development and career progression
  • Generous pension scheme
  • An Employee Assistance Programme
  • Gym Discounts
  • Free eye tests
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Five Acres High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Five Acres High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
808 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01594 738405

Five Acres High School is one of the top 3.5% of schools nationally for progress and recently rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED Our world class school quality mark and school of character kitemark plus show this. This is a school that will give you an opportunity to demonstrate you are remarkable. Our values are ambition, confidence, creativity, determination and respect and we pride ourselves on ensuring students work towards our mission which is to encourage students to ‘Aim High, Work Hard and Be Kind’.

We are proud members of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing our own distinctive character.

The Trust is a vibrant and forward-thinking community of teachers, support staff and learners committed to educating the ‘whole child’ to improve life chances, whilst securing the best possible outcomes for students. We encourage all young people to work hard and make the most of the opportunities they are given. Our amazing team of teachers and support staff themselves demonstrate and encourage a lifelong love of learning, both within and beyond our curriculum.

Arranging a visit to Five Acres High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dpearse@5acreshighschool.co.uk.

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