Overview
SEN Teacher (Maternity Cover) at Underley Garden School, part of Outcomes First Group, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ. Salary up to £41,000 per annum (DOE) + £1,000 Welcome Bonus. 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Fixed Term ending October 2026, Term Time Only. Start: October 2025. This role does not offer sponsorship. The school serves pupils aged 5–19 with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs, and aims to help each pupil flourish.
About the Role
As a dynamic and motivated SEN Teacher, you’ll plan and deliver engaging, meaningful lessons tailored to individual needs. You’ll work in a supportive environment with extensive resources and expert guidance, aiming to inspire growth academically, socially, and emotionally. You’ll observe, monitor and assess students to ensure wellbeing and development remain a top priority.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver creative and inclusive lessons across Key Stages 3–5.
* Develop teaching strategies that foster a love of learning.
* Support pupils’ personal, social and emotional development as well as academic progress.
* Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to meet individual EHCP targets.
* Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families, and professionals.
* Contribute to the wider school life and ongoing development of the provision.
Who We’re Looking For
We seek a passionate, dedicated teacher and exceptional communicator who is comfortable engaging with students with autism and complex needs and contributing to the school’s wider vision. You will thrive in a close-knit, family-like school community and help each pupil reach their full potential through highly personalised learning.
Qualifications
* UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent — essential.
* Experience teaching children or young people with SEN, autism, or complex needs — desirable.
* Creativity, adaptability and resilience in a specialist teaching environment.
* Team-focused mindset and a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
About Us
Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils aged 5–19 with complex needs related to autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioral needs. We adopt a holistic, person-centred approach and offer a comprehensive education, care and therapy portfolio to meet individual requirements. Located near Kirkby Lonsdale, on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, within a commutable distance of Lancaster, Cumbria and surrounding areas. Part of Outcomes First Group (via Options Autism), we are committed to delivering measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Wellbeing support, including mental health services and health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista): Travel Allowance up to £450 (distance-based) and a range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
* Discount options UK and abroad; Cycle to Work; Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support: enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
* Birthday chocolates and gift vouchers at Christmas
* Employee Assistance Programme and healthline, team building, attendance incentives
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 4DWW is 80% of contractual hours for 100% pay and is subject to probation; not a contractual benefit. Welcome Bonus is payable as one.
Location
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
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