Class Teacher

OFG Education; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Health & insurance benefits

UK discounts

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

OFG Education’s Hemlock Stone School in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire is seeking a passionate SEN Class Teacher to join our specialist team. You will deliver personalized lessons, support students with ASC/SEMH, and help learners progress with confidence.

With QTS or equivalent, you will work in a supportive, inclusive environment, collaborating with families and therapists. The role offers 37.5 hours weekly, permanent contract and term-time options, starting January 2027.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent is required.
• Passion for supporting students with additional needs.
• Creative, adaptable and committed to outstanding learning experiences.
• Builds positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Willing to make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives.
• SEN/ASC/SEM H experience desirable but not essential; IT/Music knowledge is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Create a positive, nurturing, inclusive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching strategies to maximise progress.
• Develop and review individual learning plans and targets.
• Work with families, therapists and colleagues to support outcomes.
• Promote confidence, independence and resilience in students.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Passion for SEN

Creativity

Adaptability

Relationship building

Impact focused

SEN/ASC/SEMH experience desirable

IT or Music knowledge advantageous

Job description

At Outcomes First Schools we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work

Job Title: Class Teacher

Location: Hemlock Stone School, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, NG9 8GA

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Salary: Upto £42,000 per annum (depending on experience) (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: January 2027

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At our specialist school, we do things differently. Success isn't measured solely by grades. It's seen in every breakthrough, every growing confidence, every student who achieves something they once believed was impossible.

We're looking for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join our supportive team, helping students with additional needs develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need to thrive in education and beyond.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teacher or a mainstream teacher seeking a more rewarding and meaningful career path, we'll provide the training, development and support to help you succeed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging, personalised lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Create a positive, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching strategies to overcome barriers and maximise progress.
• Develop and review individual learning plans and student targets.
• Work collaboratively with families, therapists and colleagues to support student outcomes.
• Promote confidence, independence, resilience and positive behaviour.
• Celebrate progress and help students achieve their personal best every day.

Who we are looking for

• QTS or equivalent required
• Has a passion for supporting students with additional needs.
• Is creative, adaptable and committed to delivering outstanding learning experiences.
• Builds positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Wants to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives.
• Experience within SEN, Autism, SEMH or specialist education is desirable but not essential.
• Experience or qualifications in IT or Music would be advantageous.

About Us

Hemlock Stone School in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire opened in March 2026, and caters for up to 66 students, providing a specialist learning environment for young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Complex Needs.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students 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 students 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.

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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