SEN Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Outcomes First Group; Grange-Over-Sands; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider is seeking a qualified SEN Teacher to join their team at Underley Garden School. This fixed-term role includes a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, allowing work-life balance improvements. The successful candidate will work with pupils with complex needs, focusing on their academic, social, and emotional development. Benefits include a competitive salary, a welcome bonus, and various wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional contributions

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Experience teaching children or young people with SEN, autism, or complex needs - desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative and inclusive lessons across Key Stages 3-5.
• Support pupils' personal, emotional, and academic development.
• Contribute to the wider school community and development.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

UK Qualified Teacher Status (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!

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 supportive 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 help unlock their strengths through creativity, innovation, and care.

About the Role

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

Your focus will be on inspiring growth academically, socially, and emotionally, while monitoring and assessing students to prioritize their wellbeing and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver creative and inclusive lessons across Key Stages 3-5.
• Develop engaging teaching strategies that foster a love of learning.
• Support pupils' personal, emotional, and academic development.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to meet individual EHCP targets.
• Build 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 excellent communicator, comfortable working 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 be committed to helping each pupil 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 setting.
• 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 challenges.

We adopt a holistic, person-centered approach, offering education, care, and therapy tailored to individual needs, aiming to make a positive difference in our pupils' lives.

Located near Kirkby Lonsdale, on the edge of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, we are part of Outcomes First Group, a leader in innovative approaches for autism and complex needs care and education, recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' in 2024.

Why Join Options Autism?

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional contributions
• Wellbeing support services and health checks

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers options like:

• Travel Allowance (up to GBP450)
• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, and more
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support

Additional Benefits

• Birthday chocolates
• Christmas gift vouchers
• Health expenses and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Team building and attendance incentives

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media and DBS checks. 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 Working Week subject to probation. The Welcome Bonus is GBP500 after 3 months and GBP500 after completing probation, with terms applying.