Class Teacher

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in making work as enjoyable and rewarding as possible. That's why we're thrilled to be part of a trial for the 4-Day Working Week! Imagine working one day less a week (or equivalent) and still getting paid for five – more time for you to do what you love!

The 4DWW will be rolled out within our school once we have a full team, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Are you a Class Teacher ready to make a real difference in the lives of pupils within Education? 

We’re on the lookout for a passionate Class Teacher to join our brand-new Options Autism School - Skylarks School in Epsom, Surrey. With a capacity for 60 pupils, Skylarks School is set to open in December 2024 and will cater to pupils with Autism and Complex Needs

• Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday
• Contract: Term Time Only, Permanent
• Welcome Bonus: £1000 Welcome Bonus - £500 after successful completion of 1 months service, £500 after successful completion of probation**

About the role

Step into a rewarding education career where you can truly impact pupils lives. Join our amazing team and help create supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever imagined. As a Class Teacher, you’ll deliver fun, engaging lessons tailored to each pupil, ensuring they achieve fantastic results.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Preparing, planning, and assessing teaching sessions while staying updated on curriculum developments
• Writing and implementing individual education plans, making assessments of educational attainment, and setting challenging yet achievable targets
• Building strong relationships with all pupils to encourage their interest and participation in their education
• Creating a stimulating and purposeful environment for all pupils to promote learning both inside and outside the classroom

You can review our job description by clicking the link below:

Job Description - Class Teacher

What you’ll need:

• Qualified Teacher Status/Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills or Equivalent Teaching Qualification

Why join Options Autism?

We’re proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Perks and Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are our priority, so you’ll enjoy an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of top-notch mental health support services and physical health checks
• A market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, which lets you choose the perks that suit you best, 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 our pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do. You’ll wake up every day knowing 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.

*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 

**Welcome Bonus is paid as per the terms, providing you have not left before payments are made. T&C's apply if you leave within the first 12 months.