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 were always looking for new ways to improve everyones work/life balance. Were taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year so theres never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!
Job title: SEN Primary Teacher
Location:Bradford Beacon School, Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD5 8LJ
Salary:Up to 42,000 per annum dependent on experience (not pro rata)
Hours:Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start date: September 2025
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship
Are you a SEN Primary Teacher looking to make a real impact?
This is a unique opportunity to join a brand-new specialist school at its early stages and help shape its culture, values, and success from the ground up.
We are looking for passionate, creative, and dedicated SEN Teachers who want to be part of something truly specialempowering pupils with autism and complex learning needs to build bright, meaningful futures.
About the Role
As a SEN Primary Teacher, you will deliver a creative and flexible curriculum with a strong therapeutic and trauma-informed approach. You will plan, assess, and deliver all subjects, with a focus on practical, engaging learning that supports each pupils personal and academic development.
Key responsibilities include:
* Deliver high-quality, individualised teaching to pupils with autism and associated needs
* Adapt lesson planning to meet a wide range of learning abilities and EHCP requirements
* Set high expectations to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
* Promote positive progress and outcomes in both academic and social development
* Work collaboratively with therapists, support staff, and families to achieve the best outcomes
What Were Looking For
We are looking for teachers who are:
* Qualified (QTS/QTLS) and ideally experienced in SEN or SEMH settings
* Skilled in adapting teaching for pupils with autism and complex needs
* Committed to promoting wellbeing, safety, and inclusion in every aspect of school life
* Flexible, resilient, and ready to help shape a brand-new learning environment
* Passionate about therapeutic, pupil-centred education
General Responsibilities
* Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils
* Work in line with professional standards, statutory guidance, and school policies
* Take on agreed responsibilities to support school development and improvement
* Contribute to the schools daily operations and wider learning community
About us
Our New Options Autism School Bradford Beacon School is proposed to open September 2025 and will cater for 37 pupils aged 4 - 11 years with have a variety of complex needs including ASC.
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.
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?
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.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll 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 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.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*Youll 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
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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