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Job summary

TES FE News is seeking an SEN Primary Teacher for a maternity cover position at Oakfield House School. The school promotes wellbeing through a 4-Day Working Week trial. Applicants should have Qualified Teacher Status and be motivated to support pupils with complex needs in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

Must hold Qualified Teacher Status and degree.
Experience in an SEN/ASC environment is desirable.
Motivated by helping pupils reach their potential.

Responsibilities

Develop creative learning opportunities for students with complex needs.
Maintain a strong safeguarding culture within the school.
Engage and support pupils in decision-making.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Resilience

Engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree Level Education

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Job Overview

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 #teamOFG!

Job Title: SEN Primary Teacher

Location: Oakfield House School, Salwick PR4 0YH

Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Contract: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover, Term Time Only

Start: September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

ECT applicants are welcome to apply!

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an SEN Primary Teacher - Maternity Cover to join our close-knit team at Oakfield House School, part of Options Autism.

Job Overview

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 #teamOFG!

Job Title: SEN Primary Teacher

Location: Oakfield House School, Salwick PR4 0YH

Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Contract: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover, Term Time Only

Start: September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

ECT applicants are welcome to apply!

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an SEN Primary Teacher - Maternity Cover to join our close-knit team at Oakfield House School, part of Options Autism.

About The Role

This is a great opportunity for a Teacher who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more time developing creative learning opportunities for pupils with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.

When it comes to looking after our pupils, we never settle for second best. We are looking for a Primary Teacher experienced in teaching a range of subjects and who shares our vision to build incredible futures by empowering students in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Whilst previous experience of working in an SEN/ASC environment would be desirable, excellent teaching skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important.

You will be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style of teaching, motivated by helping every pupil to reach their potential

Requirements:

Educated to degree level and of
Qualified Teacher Status

ECT applicants are welcome to apply!

About Us

Oakfield House School is a specialist Primary School for autistic pupils and those associated with Autism/Learning or Complex Communication and Behaviour needs. The school has a strong and committed leadership team. Our school is a country house built in the 1880's, set in eight acres of beautiful parkland.

We cater for 45 boys and girls aged between 4 – 12 years old.

The Site is situated in Salwick near Preston and are within commutable distance from Preston, Blackpool, Chorley, Leyland and surrounding areas.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a Market-leading Benefit Offering Through Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, Enables You To Choose The Package That’s Right For You, Including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

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