SEN Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious independent specialist day school as a SEN Teacher, where you will make a significant impact on pupils with autism and complex needs. Embrace innovative teaching methods in a supportive environment that prioritizes employee wellbeing with initiatives like a 4-Day Working Week.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with flexible contributions

Access to mental health and physical health support

Benefits platform with health and wellbeing options

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Car schemes

Critical illness cover

Family support benefits

Qualifications

• Passionate and qualified teacher with experience in teaching pupils with diverse needs.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Must be comfortable building relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for pupils with autism and learning difficulties.
• Observe, monitor, and assess students' personal and academic development.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Observation

Education

UK QTS or equivalent

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

At OFG, our colleagues' wellbeing is our priority, and we're exploring innovative ways to improve work/life balance. We are trialing a 4-Day Working Week, which may allow you to work one less day per week (or its equivalent).

If successful, this 4DWW will be implemented across the Group, making this an exciting opportunity to join us.

Role: SEN Teacher

Location: Longdon Hall School, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS15 4PT

Salary: Up to GBP38,000 per annum depending on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (08:30 - 16:00, with Monday until 16:30 and Friday until 15:45)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start Date: September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Join our close-knit team at Longdon Hall School, part of Acorn Education, as part of our growth and commitment to excellence.

About the Role

We seek a passionate, qualified teacher eager to make a difference in the lives of pupils with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, using innovative methods to stimulate interest and excitement. You will observe, monitor, and assess students, prioritizing their personal development and wellbeing alongside academic progress.

Who we are looking for

We want a great communicator who is comfortable working with pupils with diverse needs and contributing to our school's vision. Our teachers become part of their school's family, exploring the environment and building strong relationships with pupils and colleagues alike.

Requirements

• UK QTS or equivalent
• Teaching experience
• Full UK Driving Licence

About Us

Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for pupils aged 7 to 18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team works together to ensure successful outcomes for our pupils, many of whom arrive with complex backgrounds.

This position is in Lichfield, accessible from Cannock, Burton upon Trent, and nearby areas.

Part of Outcomes First Group, the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education, we are committed to innovative, measurable outcomes and have been recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' for five consecutive years.

Why join Acorn Education?

We offer an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contributions
• Access to mental health and physical health support

Our benefits platform, Vista, provides options like health and wellbeing benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupils' welfare; all applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS verification.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive high-quality applications.

Work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, with the 4DWW subject to successful probation and not a contractual benefit.