SEN Teacher Maternity Cover

Outcomes First Group; Cannock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join their innovative team. This role offers the unique opportunity to work within a 4-Day Working Week trial, enhancing work-life balance while making a significant impact on students with special needs. As a SEN Teacher, you will create engaging lessons, nurture student development, and collaborate with a passionate team focused on positive outcomes. If you are committed to fostering a supportive learning environment and building meaningful relationships with students, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing and mental health support

Flexible benefits platform

Cycle to Work scheme

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Fertility support

Qualifications

• Qualified SEN Teacher with experience in special needs education.
• Passionate communicator comfortable engaging with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for pupils with special needs.
• Monitor student progress and prioritize their wellbeing.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teaching Experience

Special Needs Education

Education

UK QTS or equivalent

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.

Role: SEN Teacher

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

Salary: Up to GBP36,925.00 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4pm (4:30pm on Mondays)

Contract: Fixed Term (until May 2026) - Maternity Cover, Term Time Only

Start Date: September 2025

Note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

As a qualified and passionate SEN Teacher, you will respond to the needs of pupils with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs, helping them flourish and thrive. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, develop innovative teaching methods, and monitor student progress, ensuring their personal development and wellbeing are prioritized.

Who We Are Looking For

We seek a passionate communicator, comfortable engaging with pupils with special needs and contributing to our school's vision. Building caring relationships with pupils and liaising with colleagues and professionals are key aspects of this role.

Requirements

• UK QTS or equivalent
• Teaching experience

For more details on duties and responsibilities, please see the full Job Description.

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 team works together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils, often arriving with challenging views of education and life.

Located in Lichfield, within commuting distance of Cannock, Burton upon Trent, and surrounding areas, we are part of Acorn Education, the UK's leading provider of specialist education, and Outcomes First Group, recognized as a 'Great Place to Work'.

Why Join Us?

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional contributions
• Comprehensive wellbeing and mental health support
• Flexible benefits platform with health, insurance, and discount options
• Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support

We focus on pupil outcomes, ensuring your role makes a positive impact. All applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS screening. We may close the vacancy early if we receive many applications.

Note: You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, with the 4-Day Week Work trial subject to probation and not a contractual benefit.