Primary SEN Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational organization as a Primary SEN Teacher, based in Underley Garden School. The role focuses on creatively teaching pupils with complex needs, while enjoying the benefits of a 4-day working week. You will play a key role in ensuring our pupils achieve their potential in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional contributions

Travel Allowance (up to GBP450)

Health and wellbeing support

Discount options and Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach pupils according to their educational needs.
• Ensure curriculum delivery maximizes achievement.

Skills

Planning and delivering lessons

Core subject knowledge

Monitoring progress

Confident teaching approaches

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 across 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 aged 7 and above, from EYFS to KS2 levels
• Core subject knowledge and experience
• Planning and delivering lessons
• Documenting student work
• Monitoring progress with regular marking and feedback
• Confident and creative teaching approaches

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 help our pupils achieve high standards and develop fully. Located near Kirkby Lonsdale, in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, we are part of Outcomes First Group, a leader in innovative education and care for individuals with autism and complex needs.

Why Join Us?

Benefits

We offer an exceptional rewards package including:

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

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits such as:

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

Additional Benefits

• Birthday chocolates, Christmas 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.

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

Note: 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.