How would you like to get
paid for five days, but only work
four? At
Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and
we’re putting wellbeing
first. That’s why
we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4 DWW) 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 4 DWW — and others are preparing
to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether
it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect
time to join
#team OFG. Job
Title: Primary SEN Teacher
(Maternity Cover) Location:
Trent Acres, Kings Bromley, DE13
7 HR Hours:
40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00am –
4:00pm Salary:
Up to £40,000.00 per annum dependent on experience
( not pro
rata ) Contract:
Fixed Term | Term Time
Only Start:
February 2026 UK
applicants only — this role does not offer
sponsorship Are you ready to make
a genuine difference in a school where every moment
matters?We’re looking for a passionate, creative and
nurturing Primary SEN Teacher to join our team on a maternity
cover contract — someone who believes in the power of education to
change lives.
If you’re driven by purpose,
inspired by challenge, and committed to every child’s success, this
is the role for you.
About the
Role You won’t just be teaching —
you’ll be shaping brighter futures. As part of our caring,
trauma-informed school community, you’ll support pupils across the
primary phase, helping them grow in confidence, self-belief and
academic achievement. Every day brings a new opportunity to
inspire, uplift and connect.
No two days look the
same! You’ll:
Teach the Primary
National Curriculum in fun, meaningful and accessible
ways.
Monitor, assess, and report on student
progress and achievements.
Develop and
implement individual education and behaviour
plans.
Create a positive, well-organised
classroom environment.
Collaborate with
Learning Support Assistants and care staff to support student
learning.
Manage challenging behaviour and
promote self-regulation.
Liaise with internal
teams, families, and external agencies to ensure a consistent
approach.
Maintain accurate records and uphold
safeguarding standards.
Contribute to school
development initiatives and continuous
improvement. What We’re
Looking For
Experience
teaching students with additional or complex needs
(preferred).
Secondary English
specialism.
Strong communication,
collaboration, and teamwork skills.
Commitment
to safeguarding and promoting student
welfare.
Ability to adapt teaching strategies
to meet individual
needs. About the
school Options Trent Acres School
is currently undergoing development and increasing its pupils
numbers transitioning from 30 pupils to 60 pupils recently and with
approval to open an Early Years Unit and extend our Primary
provision. Due to this exciting time for the School the job roles
currently advertised are all new as part of this
development.
The school is purpose built, modern
and welcoming with a range of specialist learning areas including
an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Children
also have the opportunity to work with our horses, donkeys, goats,
alpaca and chickens. Learning outside of the classroom is a
fundamental part of life at Trent Acres. We have a dedicated staff
team who are focused on the delivery of high quality, child
centred, bespoke packages of care and
education.
Our service is in within easy reach of
Stoke, Derby, Telford, Stafford, Lichfield, Burntwood, Rugeley,
Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Uttoxeter and surrounding
towns.
For over 19 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 2025, Outcomes First Group were
officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth 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 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 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 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. 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. 4 DWW 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. #1