SEN Teacher with English Subject Lead

Outcomes First Group

  • Nottingham
  • £41,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Full Job DescriptionHow would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first.That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join #teamOFG.Job title: SEN Teacher with English Subject LeadLocation: Bestwood Village School, Nottingham NG6 8TLHours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridaySalary: Up to £41,000.00 per annum dependent on experienceContract: Permanent; Term Time onlyStart Date: October 2025UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an SEN Teacher with English Subject Lead to join our close-knit team at Bestwood Village School, part of Options Autism.About the RoleYou will be delivering inclusive, responsive and innovative teaching and learning within the curriculum area of English, teaching directly to our classes. You will constantly strive to produce outstanding/good teaching and learning at all times to ensure that all learners succeed. You will oversee and support the English curriculum across the whole school as well as also having a tutor group responsibility, teaching some wellbeing, PSHE and Skills lessons with this group. Under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will carry out the professional duties of a schoolteacher as set out in the current School policies.You will teach in accordance with the ethos, organisation and policies of the school as a fully committed member of the teaching team and as detailed in the specific duties and core standards below.Key Responsibilities
  • Be responsible for the learning and the achievement of all pupils in your classes ensuring equality of opportunity for all;
  • Planning and preparing long term and medium term plans;
  • Knowledge of the relevant course content;
  • Create a purposeful learning environment;
  • Teaching, according to individual educational needs, the pupils assigned to him/her, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils in school and elsewhere;
  • Teach engaging and motivating lessons informed by well-grounded expectations of learners and designed to raise levels of attainment;
Essential
  • Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
  • Relative training in SEN
For a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please see the Job DescriptionAbout UsBestwood Village School is a brand-new school in Bestwood Village, Nottingham and has capacity for 30 pupils. This is an exciting opportunity for anybody who wants to be a part of the successful development of a brand-new setting and make a difference to the education of our pupils.For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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.Why join Options Autism?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 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.BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward 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 checks
And 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
  • 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.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.*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#1

Outcomes First Group