Primary SEN Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Grange-Over-Sands; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Outcomes First Group as a Primary SEN Teacher at Underley Garden School, championing the 4-Day Working Week. You will creatively teach pupils with complex needs, ensuring they achieve high standards while benefiting from excellent salary and a range of perks.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Wellbeing support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Additional school benefits such as birthday chocolates

Qualifications

• Experience teaching students aged 7 and above, from EYFS to KS2.
• Supporting the delivery of other curriculum areas.
• Experience teaching core Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs.
• Drafting and updating Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Attending EHCP reviews and providing progress reports.

Skills

Planning and delivering lessons

Core subject knowledge

Creative and confident teaching methods

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 Details

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

Note: 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 value quality teaching 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 should 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 across 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 aged 7 and above, from EYFS to KS2
• Core subject knowledge
• Planning and delivering lessons
• Documenting student work
• Monitoring progress with regular marking and feedback
• Creative and confident teaching methods

Additional Responsibilities

• Managing student timetables and needs
• Drafting and updating Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
• Attending EHCP reviews and providing progress reports
• Other 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. We adopt a holistic, person-centred approach, aiming to help pupils achieve high standards and develop holistically. Located near Kirkby Lonsdale, we are part of Outcomes First Group, a leader in innovative education and care for individuals with special needs.

Why Join Us?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Wellbeing support services
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) with options like Travel Allowance, health benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, and more
• Additional school benefits such as birthday chocolates, gift vouchers, wellbeing expenses, team days, and attendance incentives

Our focus is on making a positive difference in pupils' lives, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a DBS check.

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

Work Schedule & 4DWW: You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay. The 4-Day Working Week is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.