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).
Preparation for Adulthood Teacher (Maternity Cover)
5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
Contract: Fixed Term, Term Time only (03/03/2025 - 02/03/2026)
An excellent opportunity to join the wonderful team here at Tower School, supporting young people aged 11-18 with Autism and co-occurring, complex needs. This role is focused largely on teaching the core independent living skills required for our young people to safely and successfully access the world around them. The successful candidate will take a leading role in supporting offsite visits - both into the local community and beyond!
Delivery of a preparation for adulthood curriculum to develop the skills of our young people with Autism, enabling effective next steps into independent living, further education or employment. The Preparation for Adulthood (PFA) curriculum focuses on individualised EHCP targets to personalise the curriculum and delivery
Preparation, planning and risk assessing weekly trips and activities, in line with the pupils’ needs and ability (including travel training, independent living skills etc)
Teaching independent life skills and preparation for adulthood across KS4 and KS5
Teach in accordance with the ethos, organisation, and policies of the school as a fully committed member of the teaching team and as detailed in the specific duties and core standards below
To provide a high-quality education service for our pupils in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body
To plan, deliver and teach small groups of pupils in accordance with the school’s curriculum framework and related policies
Planning and management of trip activities; Use assessment as part of their teaching to identify learners’ needs, set realistic and challenging targets for improvement, and plan future teaching
Prepare, plan and assess to ensure the safety of pupils, in line with risk assessments, while both on and off site
The Tower School is an independent special day school for pupils ages 11 – 18 years who have a primary diagnosis of Autism. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who will often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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.
Why join Options Autism?**
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 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.
*4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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