Class Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Oakham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is seeking a Class Teacher for Oakham Shires School. This role involves providing quality education to autistic teenagers, focusing on individual needs and adapting teaching methods. The position offers a competitive salary and a commitment to employee wellbeing, including a trial of the 4-Day Working Week.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Fertility support

Qualifications

• Experience of closing the gaps for disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
• Knowledge of autism and developmental trauma would be beneficial.
• Passionate about working with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality education service for students.
• Support autistic teenagers to achieve academic and life goals.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual needs.

Skills

Compassion

Clear Communication

Resilience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Full UK Driving Licence

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: Oakham Shires School, Rutland, LE15 6JB

Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Class Teacher to join our close-knit team at Oakham Shires School, part of Options Autism.

About the role

To provide a high quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body.

The successful candidate will have experience of closing the gaps for disadvantaged and SEND pupils, which would be beneficial as you would be supporting autistic teenagers who have struggled throughout their school journey to achieve their academic and life goals.

Class groups are small, allowing you to focus on each pupil’s needs; all of our pupils are treated as individuals. We recognize that one size does not fit all, and we adapt our teaching to meet individual needs. Knowledge and understanding of autism and developmental trauma would be beneficial. We use an “in their own time and space” philosophy to support our pupils in navigating their lives. We focus on understanding behavior as communication and use this to support their social and emotional development. We have a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected, and involved in decisions.

We need teachers who are passionate about working with pupils, have a compassionate, caring manner, and a mature, non-judgmental approach to life. You will be a clear communicator and resilient.

Qualifications:

• QTS - Not suitable for ECT
• Full UK Driving Licence

About the school

Oakham Shires School is an independent SEN school, part of the Options Autism group.

Students are supported to achieve their Outcomes within their Education Health Care Plan, develop life skills, and attain qualifications in Maths, English, and Science.

For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to students, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in 2024, for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Options Autism?

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and health checks

Through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can choose benefits such as:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support

Our focus is on the outcomes for our pupils and vulnerable young adults, making a positive impact on their lives.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive high interest.

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