Engagement and Outreach Officer

Acorn Free School, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 9TL

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,751.00 - £27,958.00 Annually (Actual)

Engagement and Outreach Officer job summary

This is a full time (term time only) position commencing 1st September 2026; though we would always discuss flexible working arrangements for the most suitable candidate.

The successful candidate will join a school of highly committed, professional and caring staff who are dedicated to raising achievement and providing aspirational role models for all of our children. The successful candidate will work alongside teachers as a team player in the classroom, but the main element of the role sees the provision of one to one, therapeutic support. The successful candidate will also represent Acorn as an Outreach worker, delivering prescribed schemes of work with individual mainstream students.

We are looking for a candidate who

Is able to work well in partnership with classroom teachers.

Is committed to and has experience working with children and young people

Is able to motivate and encourage children to meet their targets for learning and/or behaviour

Can demonstrate outstanding behaviour management skills and strategies.

Will represent the Acorn brand in their partnership working.

Can support the development of an innovative and engaging personal development curriculum.

Supports the inclusive ethos of the school and believes that every child should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Is committed to their own personal and professional development.

Thrives in a collaborative working environment.

Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to their own vehicle for school purposes

We would welcome applications from a variety of backgrounds, especially candidates on the pathway to becoming Educational Psychologists or Professional Counsellors who would greatly benefit from the valuable experience we can offer.

Acorn is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and we expect everyone to share this commitment. The School is legally obligated to process an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before making appointments to relevant posts.

The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any other information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Any information that is “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate.

For posts in regulated activity, the DBS check will include a barred list check. It is an offence to seek employment in regulated activity if you are on a barred list.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 31st May 2026.

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

Acorn is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and we expect everyone to share this commitment. The School is legally obligated to process an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before making appointments to relevant posts.
The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any other information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Any information that is “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Acorn Free School

• School type: Free Schools, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 0 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Acorn Free School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/acorn-free-school

Acorn works in partnership with secondary schools throughout Lincolnshire and into Nottinghamshire, supporting pupils who are presenting with emotional and behavioural challenges. Pupils are all dual registered; with Year Seven and Eight students placed for short-term intervention and then phased back into their mainstream setting. The Year Nine and Key Stage Four offer is full time and permanent; we offer GCSEs in core subjects as well as a full suite of vocational options, all of which are classed to be of high quality. We pride ourselves on our ability to teach GCSE courses whilst at the same time providing students with the Personal Development Opportunities that they may need.

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