Special Education Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Frome; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent provider of specialist education as a Teacher at Wessex Lodge School. You'll work with pupils with autism and complex needs, delivering engaging lessons and fostering personal development in a supportive environment. Enjoy a rewarding career with exceptional benefits and the opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension options

Mental health support

Physical health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Passionate teacher with strong communication skills.
• Experience with pupils with autism and learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Observe and assess students' personal development.

Skills

Communication

Passion for Teaching

Education

UK QTS or equivalent

Job description

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Role: Teacher

Location: Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA

Salary: From £32,000.00 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.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for Class Teachers to join our close-knit team at Wessex Lodge School, part of Acorn Education.

About the role

As a dynamic and motivated qualified teacher, you already have a passion for making a difference in the lives of pupils. In this role, you will have every opportunity to live up to this ambition, responding to the needs of individuals with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs, helping them flourish and thrive.

You will plan and deliver engaging learning on a daily basis, developing exciting and innovative methods that stimulate interest and excitement in the classroom. Working as a Teacher with us is not your average teaching role. At Outcomes First Group, you are able to work creatively, making the most of all the extensive resources and expert support we have available.

You will observe, monitor and assess our students, making sure their personal development and wellbeing are as important as the academic curriculum.

Who we are looking for

You will be a passionate teacher and a great communicator, as comfortable talking to pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs as you are with contributing to the school’s vision and direction.

Our schools are unique environments, each one having its own special atmosphere and range of opportunities and resources. Our teachers enjoy becoming part of their school’s ‘family’, exploring the potential of the building and environment and getting to know the brilliant pupils in our care.

You will enjoy building these caring relationships as well as liaising with fellow professionals, whether they are colleagues in the same school or they work in the pupils’ previous educational establishments.

Requirement:

• UK QTS or equivalent

About Us

Wessex Lodge School currently comprises three sites: Wessex Lodge Primary School in Kilmington, Wessex Lodge Secondary School in Frome, and Newmead Farm in Maiden Bradley. All sites offer a diverse curriculum, including animal care, horticulture, DT, forest school, and sports.

Our students are aged 6 to 18, each with individual needs supported by the THRIVE approach, aiming to improve life outcomes through skilled staff and practitioner-led services.

If you have interests or qualifications in animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry, or other trades or hobbies, we would love to hear from you!

As part of Outcomes First Group, the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education, we are committed to innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes. We are proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for five consecutive years.

Your health and wellbeing are important, and we offer an exceptional reward package including Life Assurance, Pension options, mental health support, physical health checks, and access to our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, which includes health benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits.

And that’s not all; your role will have a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils, placing their outcomes at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.