Complex Needs Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Outcomes First Group as a Complex Needs Teacher at Underley Garden School, where you’ll engage with young learners with complex needs. Benefit from a 4-Day Work Week trial while enjoying competitive pay, professional development, and an exceptional rewards package.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional increased contributions

'Your Wellbeing Matters' — access to mental health support

Travel Allowance

Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

Discount options in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

BUPA Wellbeing Health Expenses

Attendance Incentive

Qualifications

• Experience teaching across a wide range of learners from early years through primary.
• Experience teaching core Maths and English.
• Experience supporting the delivery of other curriculum areas.

Responsibilities

• Run a child-led classroom and adapt plans to individual children.
• Draft and update Students' Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Attend EHCP annual reviews and provide progress reports.

Skills

Core subject knowledge & experience

Planning & delivery of subjects

Evidencing student work

Monitoring student progress

Confidently & creatively educating

Education

Degree in relevant subject

PGCE or equivalent

UK QTS

Job description

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!

Job Title: Complex Needs Teacher

Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ

Salary: Up to GBP41,000.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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 Complex Needs Teacher to join our close-knit team at Underley Garden School, part of Options Autism.

About the Role

Our pupils need engaging, creative, practical learning, so teachers need the ability to thrive in a flexible curriculum structure and fully utilise our facilities to offer personalised programmes. Our Complex Needs Teachers are required to run a child-led classroom and adapt their plans to the individual children.

Teachers at UG are encouraged to take a creative approach, seeking ways to positively engage with and motivate pupils through lessons and learning activities which promote learning and show progress against their individual learning outcomes. The young people who attend Underley Garden all have an EHCP.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in relevant subject
• PGCE or equivalent
• UK QTS (Fully qualified teachers only - not suitable for ECTs)
• Experience teaching across a wide range of learners from early years through primary
• Experience teaching core Maths and English
• Experience supporting the delivery of other curriculum areas

Skills & Knowledge:

• Core subject knowledge & experience
• Planning & delivery of subjects
• Evidencing student work
• Monitoring student progress with regular marking & feedback
• Confidently & creatively educating

Other Teaching Duties:

• Responsibility for student timetables and needs
• Drafting and updating Students’ Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
• Attending EHCP annual reviews and providing progress reports
• Additional duties as requested by the head of school

About Us

Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils aged 5-19 with complex needs related to autism and learning disabilities, including communication, sensory, and behavioral needs.

Our holistic, person-centred approach aims to help pupils achieve high standards. We offer a comprehensive education, care, and therapy portfolio tailored to students with complex needs.

Located near Kirkby Lonsdale, on the edge of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, in a commutable distance from Lancaster, Cumbria, and surrounding areas.

Options Autism has provided care and education for over 16 years to pupils and adults with autism and complex needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead in innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Why Join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important, so you'll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• 'Your Wellbeing Matters' — access to mental health support and health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista):

• Travel Allowance — up to GBP450 depending on distance
• 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 treatment support

Additional School Benefits:

• Birthday chocolates
• Christmas gift vouchers
• BUPA Wellbeing Health Expenses, including Employee Assistance Programme and Anytime Healthline
• Team Building Days
• Attendance Incentive

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

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Work Schedule: You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time. The 4-Day Work Week (4DWW) is contingent on successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.