SEN 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 #teamOFG!

Job title: SEN Teacher

Location: Oakfield House School, Salwick

Salary:   Up to £35,870.00 per annum

Hours:   37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Applications from ECTs welcomed!

As apart of our continued growth, we are looking for a SEN Teacher to join the team at Oakfield House School in Salwick near Preston.

About the role

Joining our team of dedicated teachers, you will be responsible for providing high quality teaching of a range of subjects, to ensure the effective delivery of the school’s curriculum. The Teachers at Oakfield House School are encouraged to take a creative approach, seeking ways to positively engage with and motivate pupils through lessons that promote learning and raise levels of attainment.

The ideal candidate will successfully set targets for pupil success and be confident in using their knowledge and expertise to monitor progress. Teachers at Oakfield give regular feedback and encourage our young people to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.

Responsibilities

• This job description should be followed in conjunction with the statutory Professional Standards for Teachers in England.
• Management, direction and supervision as appropriate of designated employees (Teaching Assistants/Higher Level Teaching Assistants) and other people as specified by the head teacher. Providing clear guidance on the roles and responsibilities within your area/class room.
• Demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct, attendance and punctuality. 
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with pupil needs and outcomes at the core.
• To follow the principles of safeguarding to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils.
• Deliver agreed learning activities and focused tasks to ensure each individual pupil meets their development needs as set out in their individual EHCP. 
• Establish a safe and stimulating environment for our young people

Qualifications required

• QTS
• Bachelors Degree
• Experience working with pupils/young people in an educational setting

About Us

Oakfield House School is an outstanding Primary School for autistic pupils and those associated with Autism/Learning or Complex Communication and Behaviour needs. The school has a strong and committed leadership team. Our school is a country house built in the 1880's, set in eight acres of beautiful parkland. 

We cater for 45 boys and girls aged between 4 – 12 years old and we have been judged as Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. 

The Site is situated in Salwick near Preston and is within commutable distance from Preston, Blackpool, Chorley, Leyland and surrounding areas.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people 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? 

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 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.

*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.

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