SEN Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Riseley; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job description

Are you an innovative SEN Teacher committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people? We are looking for a SEN Teacher for our New Options School - Riseley Green School in Riseley, Berkshire. The school will have capacity for 60 pupils ages 4-16 years old and is due to open May 2025. Our New Options School will cater for pupils who have ASC and Complex Needs.

SEN Teacher

Location: Riseley Green School, Reading, RG7 1QF

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Term Time only

Contract: Permanent

Eligibility: UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Through your knowledge and passion, you will have a real impact on the lives of pupils and young people. As an SEN Teacher, you will take a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the school curriculum in a way that maximises pupils’ achievement and ability to develop.

For over 16 years, Options Autism has 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 and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

About the role

1. To secure high-quality teaching, effective use of resources, and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Headteacher.
2. To teach a range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the school’s curriculums. Work may sometimes be undertaken outside the main teaching area.
3. In consultation with the Headteacher, undertake other identified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school’s curriculum.
4. To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development, and well-being of all students.

General Responsibilities

1. Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people.
2. Work in accordance with professional practice, statutory and legal requirements and the policies of The Wenlock School.
3. Take on specific tasks related to the day-to-day administration and organisation of the school.
4. Take responsibility for specific areas of work which will be reviewed annually then negotiated and agreed within the performance management cycle and school improvement process.
5. Take on any additional responsibilities, which might from time to time be determined.

Qualifications required

QTS

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

1. Life Assurance
2. Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
3. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
4. A market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits.
5. 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
6. Cycle to Work Schemes
7. Electric Car Purchase Scheme
8. Critical illness cover
9. Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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

You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.