*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, sowe’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s worklife balance.We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you couldbe working one day less a week (or equivalent).**4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement ofstaff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting timeto join us #teamOFG!We are looking for an SEN Teacher for our New Options Autism School -Southview in Stamford, Lincolnshire. Up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata) 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday Permanent, Term Time only UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.**About the roleAs an SEN Teacher, you will take a creative approach to teaching pupilsaccording to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the schoolcurriculum in a way that maximises pupil’s achievement and ability to develop.This is a great opportunity for a SEN Teacher who is keen to develop creativelearning opportunities for pupils with varied and complex needs. Your workwill be challenging and rewarding in equal measure, and you will be working ina school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils arelistened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.When it comes to looking after our pupils, we never settle for second best. Weare looking for a SEN Teacher experienced in teaching a range of subjects andwho shares our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerableyoung people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.The successful candidate must be familiar with and happy to adopt atherapeutic approach to teaching and working with SENSEMHAutistic pupils.You will be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style ofteaching, motivated by helping every pupil to reach their potential.For this role, you should: Have previous experience teaching in an SEN school or experience working with pupils with complex additional needs. Have experience teaching and be able to plan fun and engaging sessions. Have a UK QTS or equivalent.About usOur New Options Autism School is a specialist school which will cater foryoung people aged 5-11 with complex communication needs, autism and associatedlearning and emotional needs. The school will have capacity for 25 pupils andis due to open in Easter 2025.For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils,young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties.We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people andyoung adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector insetting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes forthose in our care.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officiallycertified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.Why join Options Autism?**Benefits**Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptionalreward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible BenefitsPlatform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you,including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. ase SchemeAnd that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable youngadults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake everyday in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives of others.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils andyoung people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks andsuccessful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS._*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving youmore time to do the things that make you happy._#1
