Job description
How would you like to be paid for fivedays but only work four*?
Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart ofeverything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways toimprove everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trialof the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working oneday less a week (or equivalent).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, whenwe have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – sothere’s never been a more exciting time to join us#teamOFG!
We are looking for an SENTeacher for our New Options Autism School - Orchards CottageSchool, Near Kings Lynn, Downham Market.
Location: Near Kings Lynn, DownhamMarket, PE34 3HT
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum dependent onexperience
Hours: Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
UKapplicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Job Purpose
Toprovide a high quality education service for our students inaccordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and thestandards set by the Regulatory Body
Key Task Areas &Responsibilities
* To plan, deliver and teach individual studentsor small groups, in accordance with the School’s Curriculumframework and related policies
* To monitor, record and report on studentprogress
* Tocontribute to and help implement developments that relate to theSchool Development Plan
* To promote, in line with Company policies, thephysical, educational and moral development of thestudents
* Tocontribute to the development and implementation of an environmentand programme of learning for the individual student to ensureprogression at an appropriate and satisfactoryrate
* To takeresponsibility for coordinating the teaching, development,assessment, recording and reporting of subjects and areas oflearning across key stages as agreed with theHeadteacher
* Todevise, implement and review individual education plans, individualbehaviour plans and other relevant individual plans in conjunctionwith other staff
* Toorganise the classroom, its resources, student groupings anddisplays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriatefor students
* Adequately plan to ensure the safety ofstudents, in line with risk assessments, while both on and offsite
* To ensureLearning Support Assistants/Tutors/Instructors and care staff(where necessary) are well briefed and able to produce appropriateand effective resources/teaching aids
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About us
Our New Options Autism School – Orchards Cottage School isproposed to open in June 2025; however, we are looking for a SENCoto join our team as soon as possible to take part and support inour exciting new set up of the school.
Our newschool is proposed to place 72 pupils and as part of Options Autismour pupils with have a variety of complex needs includingASC.
For over 16 years Options Autism haveprovided care and education to pupils, young people and adults withautism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leadingprovider of education for neurodivergent young people and youngadults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sectorin setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurableoutcomes for those in our care.
We are reallyproud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officiallycertified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth yearrunning.
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 coveringenhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertilitytreatment support.
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupilsand vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart ofeverything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge thatyour role will have a significant positive impact on the lives ofothers.
We are committed to the safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of pupils and young people. 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.
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