Primary SEN Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational provider as a Primary SEN Teacher, where you'll immerse in delivering creative lessons tailored to students with complex needs. This permanent position at Underley Garden School offers a commitment to improving students' futures and well-being, alongside a trial of the innovative 4-Day Working Week.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional contributions

Wellbeing support services

Travel Allowance (up to GBP450.00)

BUPA Wellbeing Health Expenses

Attendance incentives

Qualifications

• Teaching experience from early years through primary.
• Experience teaching Maths and English.
• Working with a range of learners.

Responsibilities

• Creative teaching according to pupils' educational needs.
• Managing student timetables and drafting Individual Learning Plans.
• Attending EHCP reviews and providing progress reports.

Skills

Creative teaching approach

Planning and delivering lessons

Monitoring progress

Core subject knowledge

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: Primary SEN 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.

About the Role

As a Primary SEND Teacher, you will take a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the school curriculum in a way that maximises pupils' achievement and ability to develop.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our work and are looking for a SEN Teacher who shares our vision to build incredible futures by empowering pupils in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. You will be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative teaching style, motivated by helping every pupil reach their potential.

Essential Requirements:

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

Skills & Knowledge:

• Experience teaching students from age 7 up to KS2 levels
• Core subject knowledge
• Planning and delivering lessons
• Evidencing student work
• Monitoring progress with regular marking and feedback
• Creative and confident teaching approach

Other Duties:

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

About Us

Underley Garden School caters to pupils aged 5-19 with complex needs related to autism and learning disabilities, including communication, sensory, and behavioral challenges. We adopt a holistic, person-centered approach to education, care, and therapy, aiming to make a positive difference in our pupils' lives.

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

Part of Outcomes First Group, we have over 16 years of experience providing care and education to individuals with autism and complex needs. We are proud to be recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' for five consecutive years.

Why Join Options Autism?

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional contributions
• Wellbeing support services and health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform - Vista:

• Travel Allowance (up to GBP450.00)
• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options
• Cycle to Work
• Electric Car Purchase
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support (maternity, paternity, fertility support)

Additional Benefits:

• Birthday chocolates
• Christmas gift vouchers
• BUPA Wellbeing Health Expenses, Employee Assistance, and Healthline
• Team building days
• Attendance incentives

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

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

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.