SEND Teacher

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).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us !

Job Title: SEND Teacher

Location: Overton School, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 4AD

Salary: Up to £41,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and experienced SEND Teacher to join our close-knit team at Overton School, located in the beautiful Shropshire countryside.

About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and skilled SEND Teacher to teach to a high standard and ensure all pupils have access to a broad and balanced curriculum. This role is essential to the continued development of our subject pathways and the delivery of outstanding outcomes for our learners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach to a high standard across a range of subjects to ensure effective curriculum delivery.
• Lead on the development of schemes of learning for specific curriculum areas.
• Monitor pupil progress, identify underachievement, and implement appropriate interventions.
• Liaise with other OFG schools to ensure curriculum alignment and innovation.
• Maintain and develop curriculum area plans and stay informed on relevant changes.
• Deliver staff training to support pedagogical development within your subject specialism.
• Liaise with the exams officer to ensure accurate qualification entries.
• Support the development of whole-school curriculum mapping and differentiated teaching.
• Collaborate with SLT and therapy teams to support learners with complex needs.
• Ensure consistency in teaching, learning, assessment, and feedback across all pathways.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (PGCE or equivalent).
• Experience teaching across Key Stages 2-5.
• Experience working within a SEND setting.
• A passion for inclusive education and supporting young people with complex needs.

About Us

Overton School provides specialist education for young people between the ages of 7 - 18.

A nurturing and therapeutic setting comprising of a special school for autistic individuals, learning disabilities and other complex needs.

We are located in the beautiful Shropshire countryside on the periphery of the market town of Ludlow. The school is situated in a large characterful Victorian building sensitively adapted to meet the varying needs of up to 45 young people.

Our school offers a purposeful learning environment with dedicated learning spaces which facilitate the provision of a bespoke education through carefully planned educational pathways.

We are dedicated to improving the lives of the young people we care for, their families and their interactions with the local community.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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.

Please note we are an independent school and therefore our school terms will differ from others in the local area.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your 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.

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils 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. 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

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.