Class Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Bagillt; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Holywell is seeking a Class Teacher dedicated to empowering neurodivergent young people aged 8-19. The role focuses on creating innovative learning experiences within a supportive environment, participating in a trial of a 4-Day Working Week. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and the ability to engage and motivate pupils, contributing to their success and wellbeing.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme Options

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level and/or with Qualified Teacher Status.
• Experience in an SEN/ASC environment is desirable.
• Excellent teaching skills and motivation are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative learning opportunities for pupils with varied needs.
• Engage in a strong safeguarding culture and respect pupil voices.
• Promote the welfare of pupils through flexible and supportive teaching.

Skills

Engagement

Innovation

Resilience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree Level Education

Job description

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Class Teacher

Location: Chestnut Hill School, Holywell, CH8 9DX

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum dependent on experience (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Class Teacher to join our team at Chestnut Hill School in Holywell.

About the role

This is a great opportunity for a Teacher who wants to work flexibly, focusing on each individual and who is skilled at developing creative learning opportunities for pupils with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding, and you will be working in a school with a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected, and involved in decisions.

We prioritize quality in everything we do and are looking for a Class Teacher who shares our vision to empower vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to succeed in life.

Educated to degree level and/or with Qualified Teacher Status, you will be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative teaching style, motivated to help every pupil reach their potential.

Experience in an SEN/ASC environment is desirable, but excellent teaching skills, motivation, personal qualities, and resilience are equally important.

• Educated to GCSE and A level or equivalent
• QTS or equivalent
• Experience working with pupils with SEN, especially ASC (highly desirable)
• Experience working with pupils with challenging behavior (highly desirable)
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team or with therapists (highly desirable)

As an independent school, we operate outside mainstream salary scales. Our compensation reflects our values. We also offer a standard pension scheme.

About Us

Chestnut Hill is a small, independent school for autistic pupils and young people aged 8-19, providing an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment. We focus on building friendships, aspirations, and skills for life, with a strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing and collaboration with families and professionals.

Our curriculum covers all Areas of Learning from the Welsh Curriculum, delivered in flexible and engaging ways, including activities like yoga, cycling, forest school, swimming, and sports.

Located in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales, we have over 16 years of experience in caring for neurodivergent young people. We are part of Outcomes First Group, recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for five consecutive years.

Why join Options Autism?

Our benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health and physical health support

Through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can choose benefits such as health and wellbeing options, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS screening.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive many suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more personal time. This 4DWW scheme is subject to successful probation and is not contractual.