Primary SEN Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Primary SEN Teacher at Underley Garden School. This role involves creating tailored educational experiences for pupils with complex needs, while contributing to a supportive and progressive school culture. Enjoy the benefits of a 4-Day Working Week initiative aimed at improving work/life balance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with contribution options

Wellbeing support services

Flexible benefits platform

Additional school benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant subject required.
• PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification essential.
• UK Qualified Teacher Status necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the school curriculum to maximise pupil achievement.
• Support students' learning needs through Individual Learning Plans.
• Participate in EHCP reviews and provide progress reports.

Skills

Creative teaching approach

Strong core subject knowledge

Planning and delivering lessons

Monitoring student progress

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 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. The ideal candidate 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 across a wide range of learners from early years through primary
• Experience teaching core Maths and English
• Ability to support delivery of other curriculum areas

Skills & Knowledge

• Experience teaching students from age 7, including EYFS and KS2 levels
• Strong core subject knowledge
• Planning and delivering lessons effectively
• Evidencing student work and monitoring progress
• Creative and confident teaching approach

Additional Duties

• Managing student timetables and needs
• Drafting and updating Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
• Participating in EHCP reviews and providing progress reports
• Additional responsibilities as assigned 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 to help pupils achieve their best. Located near Kirkby Lonsdale, we are part of Options Autism, a leader in innovative care and education for individuals with autism and complex needs, with over 16 years of experience.

Why Join Options Autism?

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with contribution options
• Wellbeing support services and health checks
• Flexible benefits platform including travel allowance, health benefits, discounts, cycle schemes, electric car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits
• Additional school benefits such as chocolates, gift vouchers, health expenses, team days, and attendance incentives

We are committed to safeguarding and promote pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS check.

Note: We may 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. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.