In 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Job Title: Learning & Development Trainer
Location: Home-based with travel
Contract: Interim/FTC
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9-5 (hybrid/flexible working)
Salary: £30,000 + Car Allowance
About Us
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education and care in the UK. We deliver research-led, personalised education that helps every child thrive.
Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education that nurtures potential and inspires lifelong learning. Our mission is to unlock that potential through personalised learning and opportunity, and our promise is simple: we listen, work together, and hold each other accountable to make the remarkable happen.
The Role
As a Trainer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality training and development solutions across our regional services, both virtually and face-to-face. You will share specialist knowledge, collaborate with colleagues, and ensure that training makes a real difference to staff performance and outcomes for the children and young people we support.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver engaging, high-quality training to diverse audiences using adult learning principles.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with regional service leads and colleagues.
- Work with the L&D Content team to develop and improve training materials.
- Track attendance and complete training administration accurately using the LMS.
- Share your expertise to improve training programmes and outcomes.
- Support L&D projects and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Lead, manage, or participate in performance review processes as required.
- Work in line with company policies, Health & Safety standards, and safeguarding regulations.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Experience delivering training to diverse audiences (as a trainer, facilitator, teacher, or similar).
- Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of different learning styles and ability to embed these in training delivery.
- Proven ability to build professional relationships and exceed customer expectations.
- CIPD qualification or Award in Education and Training (minimum Level 3) or equivalent.
- Willingness to travel for face-to-face training delivery.
Desirable:
- Experience in education or school-based settings.
- Knowledge of Ofsted and ISI standards/regulations.
- Driving license and access to a vehicle (or alternative travel arrangements).
Why Join Outcomes First Group?
Outcomes First Group is the UK’s largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education, operating across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools, and Momenta Connect.
By joining our central teams, you’ll play a key role in supporting operational excellence across the organisation. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to continuous improvement, and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple sites.
Benefits
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental and physical health support
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Flexible benefits via Vista, including discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, critical illness cover, and more
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received.
Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed, all stages remain subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements which may impact timescales.
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