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 (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. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: SEN Teacher – English Subject Lead
Location: Bestwood Village School, Nottingham NG6 8TL
Salary: Up to £41,000 per annum dependent on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start Date: November 2025
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for an SEN Teacher with an English Subject Lead to join our supportive and passionate team at Bestwood Village School, part of Options Autism.
About the Role
This role is ideal for a committed and innovative educator who is passionate about supporting children with autism and complex needs. You will deliver engaging, inclusive, and responsive lessons in English while overseeing the development and implementation of the English curriculum across the school. You will also take responsibility for a tutor group, delivering wellbeing, PSHE, and Skills lessons, ensuring pupils receive a holistic and enriching educational experience.
Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will carry out professional duties in line with school policies, contributing to a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment. Your expertise and enthusiasm will help our pupils achieve their full potential academically, socially, and personally.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure the learning and achievement of all pupils in your classes, promoting equality of opportunity.
* Plan and prepare long-term and medium-term schemes of work for English.
* Deliver engaging, motivating, and high-quality lessons tailored to individual needs.
* Mark and assess pupil work in line with school policies, providing constructive feedback.
* Oversee and develop the English curriculum across the school, supporting colleagues and sharing best practice.
* Create a purposeful, stimulating, and safe learning environment.
* Support a tutor group by delivering wellbeing, PSHE, and Skills lessons.
* Contribute positively to the school’s ethos, policies, and professional standards.
Essential Requirements
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
* Experience or training in Special Educational Needs (SEN).
* Strong subject knowledge in English with the ability to lead the subject across the school.
* Passion for delivering high-quality teaching tailored to diverse learners.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
* Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion.
Join our outstanding team at Bestwood Village School and make a real difference in the lives of children with autism. Inspire, lead, and empower every pupil to reach their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.
About Us
Bestwood Village School is a brand-new school in Bestwood Village, Nottingham and has capacity for 30 pupils. This is an exciting opportunity for anybody who wants to be a part of the successful development of a brand-new setting and make a difference to the education of our pupils.
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?
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 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. 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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