At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and were putting wellbeing first.
Thats why were proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. Class Teacher
Chestnut Hill School, Holywell, CH8 9DX
Hours: 40 hours per week | Mon, Tue, Thu: 8:00am 4:00pm | Wed: 8:00am 5:00pm | Fri: 8:00am 3:00pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Chestnut Hill School is looking for a passionate and energetic Class Teacher to join our dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs. This isnt just a teaching role its an opportunity to shape brighter futures in a school where innovation, inclusion, and creativity are at the heart of everything we do.
Were seeking a teacher who thrives on creativity, flexibility, and making learning exciting. At Chestnut Hill, we dont just teach we empower every child to reach their potential. Youll join a close-knit, supportive team united by a shared goal: building brighter futures for every pupil in our care.
As a Class Teacher, youll:
Plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons tailored to each pupils needs
Develop innovative teaching methods that spark curiosity and excitement
Monitor and assess pupils to support both academic progress and personal development
Focus on wellbeing as well as outcomes, helping pupils build confidence and resilience
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Passion for teaching, creativity, and flexibility
Commitment to inclusion and belief in every childs potential
Experience working with SEN/ASC pupils
Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour
At Chestnut Hill, every lesson matters, every child counts, and every day brings the opportunity to make a difference. Join our outstanding team and help us create brighter futures one child at a time.
Chestnut Hill is a small, independent school catering to autistic pupils and young people aged 8-19.We aim to provide an inclusive, safe, inspiring and supportive environment in which our pupils are encouraged to form friendships, aspire and believe in themselves, discover new ways of learning, develop skills for life, know they are valued and have a sense of belonging. The students wellbeing is at the heart of everything Chestnut Hill will do, and we aim to build close relationships with parents/guardians and workcollaboratively with alternative provision professionals, such as speech and language, art and occupational therapists. We will alwaysstrive for the very best for our young people.
Our individually tailored curriculum will cover all Areas of Learning (AoLE's) from the New Welsh Curriculum, in imaginative and flexible ways for pupils ages 8 to 19. We aim to provide Regular opportunities for pupils to access a wide range of activities including yoga, cycling, forest school, swimming and coaching in inclusive and traditional sports by external coaches and internal facilitators.
We are located in Holywell, a beautiful market town and community in Flintshire, Wales.
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?
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, so youll 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.
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 thats right for you, including:
~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
~100s 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.
4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.