Teacher

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Job Title: Teacher
Location: Oakham Shires School, Rutland, LE15 6JB
Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary: Up to £42,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Fixed Term until 30/07/2027 Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of autistic young people who may have experienced challenges throughout their educational journey. As a Teacher at Oakham Shires School, you will play a key role in helping pupils achieve their academic, personal and life goals through a highly individualised and nurturing approach to learning.

With a maximum of six pupils in each class and strong adult support, you will have the time and flexibility to build meaningful relationships, adapt teaching to individual needs and focus on what truly matters, helping every pupil succeed. Experience of supporting disadvantaged learners and pupils with SEND would be advantageous, as would an understanding of autism and developmental trauma.

Working within our "in their own time and space" philosophy, you will help pupils develop confidence, independence and emotional resilience. We recognise behaviour as communication and place a strong emphasis on understanding each young person's needs, ensuring they feel listened to, respected and involved in decisions about their learning and development.

We're looking for passionate, resilient and compassionate teachers who bring a positive, non-judgemental approach and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people with additional needs.

In return, you'll benefit from:

• Small class sizes of up to six pupils with dedicated adult support.
• 7.5 hours of non-contact time each week for PPA, training and meetings.
• A strong safeguarding culture centred on pupil voice and wellbeing.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• A freshly cooked lunch shared with pupils each day.
• Dedicated time and initiatives focused on staff wellbeing.

Teaching Qualification (QTS/PGCE) is essential

About Us

Oakham Shires School is an independent SEN school, part of Options Autism, providing a nurturing environment for autistic children and young people with associated needs.

We support pupils to achieve outcomes within their EHCPs while developing communication, life skills, and accredited learning in English, Maths, and Science. Our values-driven approach, known as the Four C's, promotes curiosity, confidence, courage, and strong communication skills.

Through a personalised, holistic curriculum, pupils are supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally as they prepare for adulthood.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and 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.