Outreach Teacher

Bankside School; Worcester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bankside School is looking for a dedicated Outreach Teacher to support young people with autism through creative, individualized teaching. You will deliver high-quality education reflecting the school ethos and will work in various settings. A commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Access to mental health support services

Wide range of health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Level 2 or higher qualification in English, Maths, Science or all three.
• PGCE and or QTS required.
• Understanding of new Ofsted Framework expectations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare tailored lesson plans for individual needs.
• Create purposeful learning environments in community settings.
• Deliver engaging lessons designed to motivate learners.

Skills

Understanding of the new Ofsted Framework

Sound knowledge of the National Curriculum

Good understanding of the National Literacy and Numeracy Strategies

Education

Level 2 or higher qualification in English, Maths, Science

PGCE and or QTS

Job description

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As part of our continued growth, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Outreach Teacher to join our dedicated and close-knit team at Bankside School, part of Options Autism.

This unique role is ideal for a passionate and flexible educator who thrives on delivering tailored learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting. You’ll play a vital role in supporting young people with autism and complex needs, helping them achieve positive outcomes through creative, individualised teaching approaches.

About the Role

Reporting to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will carry out the professional duties of a schoolteacher in line with current school policies. As a fully committed member of the teaching team, you will deliver high-quality education that reflects the ethos and organisation of Bankside School.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the learning and achievement of all pupils outside the classroom, ensuring equality of opportunity
• Plan and prepare schemes of work and lesson plans tailored to individual needs
• Create purposeful learning environments, including working in family homes and community settings
• Teach pupils according to their individual educational needs, including setting and marking work both in school and externally
• Deliver engaging lessons designed to motivate learners and raise attainment
• Provide personalised, differentiated tasks to support effective learning
• Maintain high expectations, fostering respectful, trusting, and supportive relationships that enable pupils to reach their full potential

Who We Are Looking For

• Level 2 or higher qualification in English, Maths, Science, or all three
• PGCE and or QTS
• Understanding of the new Ofsted Framework expectations for effective teaching and learning
• Sound knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Good understanding of the National Literacy and Numeracy Strategies

About Us

Bankside School is an exciting new venture near Hanley Castle, Worcester. Our new specialist school caters for students aged 11-18 years old with Autism, Complex needs and learning disabilities.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils 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 really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

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 a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

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

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit