SEN Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Shifnal; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider near Shifnal is seeking an SEN Teacher to deliver high-quality education to autistic students with behavioral needs. The role offers a trial 4-Day Working Week, competitive salary up to GBP44,310 per annum, and various benefits including life assurance and mental health support. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required, with experience in a specialist setting being highly desirable.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support

Flexible benefits including health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is essential.
• Experience in a specialist educational setting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach to a high standard and ensure all pupils have access to relevant knowledge.
• Liaise with other OFG schools to develop curriculum.
• Monitor pupil progress and implement necessary interventions.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Experience in a specialist setting

Job description

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

At OFG, our colleagues' wellbeing is our priority. We are trialling a 4-Day Working Week, allowing you to work one day less per week (or equivalent).

If successful, this 4DWW will be rolled out across the Group, making this an exciting time to join us!

Job Title: SEN Teacher

Location: Higford School, Near Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 9ET

Salary: Up to GBP44,310.00 per annum (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 an SEN Teacher, your duties will include:

• Teaching to a high standard and ensuring all pupils access relevant knowledge
• Liaising with other OFG schools to develop the curriculum
• Developing the scheme of learning and overseeing planning across pathways
• Monitoring pupil progress and implementing interventions for underachievement
• Maintaining a development plan for the subject areas
• Staying updated on curriculum changes
• Delivering staff training on pedagogical developments
• Coordinating with the exams officer for qualification entries
• Teaching a range of subjects to deliver the school's curriculum effectively

Responsibilities

• Supporting curriculum development and innovation
• Working with SLT to deliver a differentiated curriculum
• Supporting development of learning styles, behaviour management, and resources
• Facilitating access to learning and social opportunities for SEN pupils
• Supporting pupils with complex needs alongside SLT and therapy teams
• Ensuring consistency in T&L and assessment approaches

Essential Requirements

• QTS or equivalent
• Experience in a specialist setting (highly desirable)

About Us

Options Higford is a specialist school in 28 acres of Shropshire countryside, providing education for autistic students with behavioural needs. We offer personalized curricula to support their progress academically, socially, and emotionally.

Part of Outcomes First Group, we have over 16 years of experience in autism care and education, leading in innovative approaches with measurable outcomes.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks
• Flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, insurance, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits

Joining us means making a positive impact on pupils' lives. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS clearance.

As part of the 4DWW, you will work 80% of your hours for 100% of your pay, subject to successful probation. This is not a contractual benefit.