SEN Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Alrewas; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent specialist school is looking for a passionate SEN Teacher to support students with complex needs. You will deliver personalized learning experiences and work with a multi-disciplinary team to foster student development. The role requires a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience with special needs, along with strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding. Benefits include a 4-Day Working Week and various wellbeing perks.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is essential.
• Experience with students with complex needs preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons in line with the curriculum and individual plans.
• Monitor and report on student progress.
• Develop individual education plans.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Experience teaching students with additional or complex needs

Secondary English specialism

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Commitment to safeguarding

Ability to adapt teaching strategies

Job description

Overview

Job Title: SEN Teacher

Location: Options Trent Acres, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire, DE13 7HR

Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Start Date: November 2025

Working model: 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial. You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to probation. 4DWW is not a contractual benefit and is subject to successful completion of probation.

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our growth, we are recruiting a SEN Teacher with an English specialism (Secondary) for Options Trent Acres. This well-established school supports pupils with complex needs and seeks an outstanding teacher to drive development and make a real difference in students’ lives.

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with complex needs? We are looking for a dedicated SEN Teacher to join our specialist education team and deliver high-quality, personalised learning experiences that support each student’s development and wellbeing.

As a Teacher, you’ll plan and deliver engaging lessons to individuals and small groups, tailored to their learning needs. You’ll work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure students make meaningful progress in a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons in line with the school’s curriculum and individual learning plans, with a focus on English for secondary students.
• Monitor, assess, and report on student progress and achievements.
• Develop and implement individual education and behaviour plans.
• Create a positive, well-organised classroom environment.
• Collaborate with Learning Support Assistants and care staff to support student learning.
• Manage challenging behaviour and promote self-regulation.
• Liaise with internal teams, families, and external agencies to ensure a consistent approach.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding standards.
• Contribute to school development initiatives and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching students with additional or complex needs (preferred).
• Secondary English specialism.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.

About the School

Options Trent Acres is an outstanding independent specialist school providing 141 places for pupils aged 5-19. The school operates across two sites in Staffordshire, offering academic and vocational opportunities in rural settings with a 12-acre site and a newly built college setting. The school is purpose-built and modern, with specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Pupils have opportunities to work with horses, donkeys, goats, alpacas and chickens. We emphasise learning outside the classroom as a core part of life at Trent Acres.

Our service is within easy reach of Stoke, Derby, Telford, Stafford, Lichfield, Burntwood, Rugeley, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Uttoxeter and surrounding towns.

For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead the sector in delivering new approaches with measurable outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place the outcomes of pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so your role will have a significant positive impact on their lives. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare; all applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS if successful.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health support and health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista – health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase, critical illness cover, family growth support

Other notes

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

Application and Compliance

Outcomes First Group is committed to Keeping Children Safe in Education. All stages of the recruitment process involve safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. We do not accept liability for loss of earnings or costs incurred by applicants due to delays or changes in the process.

We may bring forward the closing date if there is sufficient interest.