Primary SEN Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking a Primary SEND Teacher at Underley Garden School. This role emphasizes a creative teaching approach tailored to pupils' educational needs, ensuring their development. Join a dynamic team in a supportive environment offering a balanced 4-day working week. Competitive salary up to GBP41,000.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional increased contributions

Wellbeing support services and health checks

Travel Allowance up to GBP450

Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

Christmas gift vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience teaching a wide range of learners from early years through primary.
• Experience teaching core Maths and English.
• Autonomy and resilience in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the school curriculum while maximizing pupil achievement.
• Manage student timetables and needs.
• Attend EHCP reviews and provide progress reports.

Skills

Creative teaching approach

Planning and delivering lessons

Monitoring progress with regular feedback

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 delivery of other curriculum areas

Skills & Knowledge

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

Other Duties

• Managing student timetables and needs
• Drafting and updating 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 help pupils achieve their fullest potential, providing education, care, and therapy tailored to individual needs.

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

Part of Outcomes First Group, we have over 16 years of experience in providing care and education for individuals with autism and complex needs. In 2024, we were recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Why Join Options Autism?

Benefits

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

Flexible Benefits via Vista Platform

• Travel Allowance up to GBP450 depending on distance
• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support

Additional Benefits

• Birthday chocolates
• Christmas gift vouchers
• BUPA Wellbeing, 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 reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, supporting work/life balance. The 4-Day Working Week is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.