Class Teacher

Ofg Education; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Critical illness

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Hemlock Stone School, part of OFG Education, is seeking a Class Teacher to deliver engaging lessons for students with autism and complex needs. You will support learners in a specialist environment, ensuring inclusive, high-quality education with a trainee-friendly framework and strong teamwork with families and therapists.

Start January 2027 for UK applicants, permanent term-time role with 37.5 hours weekly. DBS checks will be completed and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent is required.
• Experience or interest in SEN/Specialist education is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to create engaging, personalised lessons and adapt to learner needs.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Passion for SEN

Creative

Adaptable

Job description

Class Teacher

Application Deadline: 2026-10-02

Location: Stapleford, Hertfordshire, GB

Postal Code: SG14 3

Additional Information: Any

Closing Date: 2026-10-31T05:00:13.303

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:

£22,160.62 per annum (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.

Benefits

• 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