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 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).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Job Title: Outreach Teacher
Location: Bankside School, Hanley Castle WR8 0AD
Salary: £36,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start: September 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Outreach Teacher to join our dedicated and close-knit team at Bankside School, part of Options Autism.
This unique role is ideal for a passionate and flexible educator who thrives on delivering tailored learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting. You’ll play a vital role in supporting young people with autism and complex needs, helping them achieve positive outcomes through creative, individualised teaching approaches.
About the Role
Reporting to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will carry out the professional duties of a schoolteacher in line with current school policies. As a fully committed member of the teaching team, you will deliver high-quality education that reflects the ethos and organisation of Bankside School.
Key Responsibilities
Take responsibility for the learning and achievement of all pupils outside the classroom, ensuring equality of opportunity
Plan and prepare schemes of work and lesson plans tailored to individual needs
Create purposeful learning environments, including working in family homes and community settings
Teach pupils according to their individual educational needs, including setting and marking work both in school and externally
Deliver engaging lessons designed to motivate learners and raise attainment
Provide personalised, differentiated tasks to support effective learning
Maintain high expectations, fostering respectful, trusting, and supportive relationships that enable pupils to reach their full potential
Who We Are Looking For
Level 2 or higher qualification in English, Maths, Science, or all three
PGCE and or QTS
Understanding of the new Ofsted Framework expectations for effective teaching and learning
Sound knowledge of the National Curriculum
Good understanding of the National Literacy and Numeracy Strategies
About Us
Bankside School is an exciting new venture near Hanley Castle, Worcester. Our new specialist school caters for students aged 11-18 years old with Autism, Complex needs and learning disabilities.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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?
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 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*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. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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