SEN Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Outcomes First Group; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a passionate SEN Teacher for a maternity cover. The role focuses on supporting pupils with autism and complex needs, delivering tailored lessons to unlock their potential. The position offers a competitive salary up to GBP41,000 per annum with additional perks including a GBP1,000 Welcome Bonus and participation in a 4-Day Working Week trial.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support

Travel Allowance

Health and wellbeing discounts

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Essential: UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Desirable: Experience teaching children or young people with SEN, autism, or complex needs.
• Creativity, adaptability, and resilience in a specialist environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative and inclusive lessons across Key Stages 3-5.
• Develop teaching strategies that foster a love of learning.
• Support pupils' personal and emotional development.

Skills

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Experience teaching children or young people with SEN

Creativity

Adaptability

Resilience in a specialist environment

Team-focused mindset

Passion for supporting vulnerable learners

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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!

Job Title: SEN Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ

Salary: Up to GBP41,000.00 per annum (DOE) + GBP1,000 Welcome Bonus

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Fixed Term ending October 2026, Term Time Only

Start: October 2025

This role does not offer sponsorship.

At Underley Garden School, part of the Outcomes First Group, we believe every child deserves the chance to flourish. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a qualified and passionate SEN Teacher to join our team on a maternity cover basis.

This role involves working with young people with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs. You will see their potential, understand their challenges, and unlock their strengths through creativity, innovation, and care.

About the Role

As a SEN Teacher, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with complex needs. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual needs, in a resource-rich environment with expert support.

This role focuses on inspiring growth academically, socially, and emotionally. You will observe, monitor, and assess students to prioritize their wellbeing and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver creative and inclusive lessons across Key Stages 3-5.
• Develop exciting teaching strategies that foster a love of learning.
• Support pupils' personal and emotional development alongside academic progress.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to meet individual EHCP targets.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families, and professionals.
• Contribute to the wider school community and development.

Who We're Looking For

We seek a passionate, dedicated teacher and an exceptional communicator comfortable engaging with students with autism and complex needs, and contributing to our school's vision.

You will thrive in our close-knit, family-like community and enjoy helping pupils reach their full potential through personalized learning.

You will need:

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent - essential.
• Experience teaching children or young people with SEN, autism, or complex needs - desirable.
• Creativity, adaptability, and resilience in a specialist environment.
• A team-focused mindset and a passion for supporting vulnerable learners.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

About Us

Underley Garden School caters to pupils aged 5-19 with complex needs related to autism and learning disabilities, including communication, sensory, and behavioral needs.

We adopt a holistic, person-centered approach to help pupils achieve high standards and offer comprehensive education, care, and therapy tailored to individual needs.

Located near Kirkby Lonsdale, on the edge of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, accessible from Lancaster, Cumbria, and surrounding areas.

Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, has over 16 years of providing care and education to individuals with autism and complex needs. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Why Join Options Autism?

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive reward package, including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks through 'Your Wellbeing Matters'

Plus, through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can choose benefits such as:

• Travel Allowance (up to GBP450 depending on distance)
• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support

Additional School Benefits

• Birthday Chocolates
• Christmas Gift Vouchers
• BUPA Wellbeing Health Expenses, Employee Assistance, and Healthline
• Team Building Days
• Attendance Incentives

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS screening.

Note: You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, with the 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) subject to successful probation. The Welcome Bonus of GBP500 each after 3 months and 6 months of employment is payable, with terms applying.

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