SEN Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join their dynamic team at a new school in Bristol. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students with complex needs, focusing on delivering high-quality education and promoting personal development. The school is set to open in August 2025, and you will be part of a supportive environment that prioritizes mental health and well-being. With a competitive salary and a range of exceptional benefits, this position is perfect for passionate educators looking to thrive in a rewarding setting.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Paid Fertility Treatment Support

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS and have experience in teaching.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and improve student learning outcomes.
• Support the personal development and well-being of all students.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

Role: SEN Teacher

Location: Avonside School, Bristol BS4 5PS

Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum Dependent on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We are recruiting for an SEN Teacher to join our new Acorn School - Avonside School located in Brislington, Bristol.

About the role

• To secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Headteacher;
• To teach a range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the school's primary and secondary curriculums. Work may sometimes be undertaken outside the main teaching area;
• In consultation with the Headteacher undertake other identified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school's curriculum;
• To share the school's responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development and well-being of all students.

General Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils;
• Work in accordance with professional practice, statutory and legal requirements and the policies of the School;
• Take on specific tasks related to the day to day administration and organisation of the school;
• Take responsibility for specific areas of work which will be reviewed annually then negotiated and agreed within the performance management cycle and school improvement process;
• Take on any additional responsibilities, which might from time to time be determined.

Qualifications required

• QTS

About us

Our New Acorn School - Avonside School in Bristol will have capacity for 72 pupils and is due to open August 2025. The school will be a co-educational provision for pupils with complex needs including SEMH.

Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education. 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 Acorn Education?

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.