Job description _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 worklife 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 We are looking for an SEN Teacher to join our new Options Autism School - Skylarks School in Epsom, Surrey. Up to £44,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata) Welcome Bonus £1000 (£500 when you join and £500 after passing final probation) T &Cs; apply 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday Term Time only Permanent UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship About the role Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils and young people’s lives. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected. Working as an SEN Teacher, you will deliver fun educational based learning which is tailored to each of our pupils to ensure they will achieve positive results. Duties will include: Preparing, planning and assessing teaching sessions whilst maintaining an awareness of curriculum developments Writing and implement individual education plans, making assessments of educational attainment, setting challenging yet achievable targets Build relationships with all pupils, which will encourage their interest and participation in their education Creating an environment which is stimulating and purposeful for all pupils to promote teaching and learning outside the formal classroom settings Key Skills Required: Hold Qualified Teacher StatusQualified Teacher Learning & Skills Have a background of teaching English and Maths, delivering teaching at a good or outstanding level To view the job description, please click here - About us Our New Options Autism School will cater for pupils ages 11 – 19-year-old who have ASC and Complex Needs. The school will have capacity for 60 pupils and is due to open in December 2024. 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. 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. 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? 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. 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 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. _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._ _1_