SEN Teacher

Job description

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spendmore time doing what makes you happy!

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

Ourcolleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG,so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone'swork/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-DayWorking Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week(or equivalent).

4DWW will berolled out within our school, when we have a full complement ofstaff, and within the next year - so there's never been a moreexciting time to join us !

Jobtitle: SENTeacher

Location: BrookthorpeHall School, Gloucester

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

Salary: Up to £42,000.00 per annumdependant on experience/qualifications

Contract: Permanent; Term Timeonly

UK applicants only. Thisrole does not offer sponsorship.

Aspart of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunityfor an SEN Teacher to join our close-knit team at Brookthorpe HallSchool, part of Options Autism.

About the Role

Weare looking to appoint a dynamic, passionate and committed SENTeacher to join our educational team and to help deliver anoutstanding curriculum, motivate the pupils and achieve positiveoutcomes for our students.

The successfulcandidate will have experience of working with pupils with a rangeof complex learning needs. You will be able to demonstrate aworking understanding of how these needs impact upon learning andbehaviour in the classroom. You may have specialist knowledge andexperience of working with autistic spectrum disorder or pupilswith social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Or you mayhave experience of working across both specialisms

Job Summary and Duties

Working as an SEN Teacher for Brookthorpe Hall School, youwill deliver fun educational based learning which is tailored toeach of our pupils to ensure they will achieve positive results.The role will be challenging but rewarding, working in a dynamicenvironment where you can make a real difference. You will beexpected to lead the teaching of and co-ordinate flexible,person-centred programmes of study for individuals and groups ofpupils. You will be able to demonstrate a practical, hands-onapproach to teaching and be prepared to go above and beyond for thestudents we support.

Following a thoroughinduction programme, your duties will include:

• Teaching a varied range ofsubjects

• Preparing,planning and assessing teaching sessions whilst maintaining anawareness of curriculum developments

• Writing and implement individual educationplans, making assessments of educational attainment, settingchallenging yet achievable targets

• Build relationships with all students, whichwill encourage their interest and participation in theireducation

• Creating anenvironment which is stimulating and purposeful for all pupils topromote teaching and learning outside the formal classroomsettings

Key SkillsRequired:

• Hold QualifiedTeacher Status

• Have abackground of teaching a range of subjects, delivering teaching ata good or outstanding level

• Knowledge of current education issues inrelation to terms of practise, process andcurriculum

• Be experiencedin or have an interest working within an SEN setting, supportingpupils with challenging behaviour (SEMH/ASD)

Please include examples of relevantknowledge and experience related to this role in your letter ofapplication.

About theSchool

Brookthorpe Hall School is anew independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from7 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs,SEMH/ASD/Complex trauma. Our dedicated team will work together toensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at theschool with a troubled view of education and life.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care andeducation to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs andlearning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we areleading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches thatprovide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes FirstGroup were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for thefifth year running.

Why join OptionsAutism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, soyou'll get an exceptional reward packageincluding:

• LifeAssurance

• Pension schemewith options to increase your contributions

• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a widerange of first-class mental health support services and physicalhealth checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through ourFlexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose thepackage that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing,and insurance benefits

• 100's of discount options valid in the UK andabroad

• Cycle to WorkSchemes

• Electric CarPurchase Scheme

• Criticalillness cover

• Family GrowthSupport - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternityand paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatmentsupport.

And that's notall, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at theheart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in theknowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives of others.

We are committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicantswill be subject to social media checks and successful applicants toa fully enhanced DBS.

You'llwork 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving youmore time to do the things that make youhappy.