Overview
Job Title: ASN Primary Teacher
Location: Maben House, Lochmaben, DG11 1RW
Salary: Up to £50,589 per annum depending on experience and skills (not pro rata)
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover, Term-Time Only
Start: January 2026
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
We are seeking a passionate, dynamic, and dedicated ASN Primary Teacher to join our fantastic team at Maben House, part of Options Autism, for a fixed-term maternity cover position beginning in January 2026. If you believe in the power of tailored, pupil-centred learning and want to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
About The Role
As an ASN Primary Teacher, you will deliver a creative, flexible, and therapeutic curriculum designed to support both academic progress and emotional development. You will work closely with a skilled multi-disciplinary team including therapists, teaching assistants, and families, ensuring that each pupil receives the care, support, and challenge they need to thrive. Your teaching will combine structure, adaptability, and innovation — helping children re-engage with education and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality, individualised teaching across all primary subjects
* Plan and adapt lessons to meet diverse learning needs and Education Plans (EHCPs / Child’s Plan)
* Use trauma-informed and autism-friendly approaches to support engagement and progress
* Set and maintain high expectations for learning, behaviour, and wellbeing
* Track and assess academic and personal development in a meaningful, pupil-centred way
* Collaborate with therapists, families, and support staff to achieve joined-up support for each pupil
* Create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment
* Support the wider school curriculum through enrichment, outdoor learning, or thematic teaching
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a teacher who is:
Essential:
* Full GTCS registration (General Teaching Council for Scotland)
* Experienced or confident in teaching pupils with autism and complex learning needs
* Skilled at planning and differentiating learning to meet a range of abilities
* Calm, resilient, and proactive in managing behaviour and building relationships
* Committed to promoting inclusion, safety, and wellbeing at the heart of classroom practice
* An excellent communicator and team player
Desirable:
* Previous experience in ASN or special school settings
* Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and therapeutic approaches to education
* Familiarity with the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence (CfE), GIRFEC, and SHANARRI
* Experience with positive behaviour support or de-escalation techniques
About Us
Maben House is purpose built with a separate education facility adjacent to the main house and is registered for up to ten young people aged 8 to 16 plus on admission. Set in an idyllic location on the outskirts of Lochmaben, Maben House offers an excellent environment for a young person coming to terms with their life. Social work and education staff collaborate to develop abilities through a patient, individualistic approach that broadens horizons.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do. You’ll wake each day knowing your role will have a significant positive impact on others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks, including a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and physical health checks
Additionally, a Market-leading Benefit Offering Through Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to fair, thorough recruitment in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All stages of the compliance process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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