Overview
Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Acorn Park School, Norwich, NR16 2HU
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Shortlisting will be carried out on 11th September and interviews will be held on 12th September.
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
To develop the academic capabilities, social and communication skills and focusing on successful and purposeful learning. To lead the class team by example and direction, ensuring the highest quality of education and care for every pupil.
Main Responsibilities
* To develop and implement schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the requirements of the Formal or Semi-Formal Curriculum Pathway.
* To ensure they have adequate planning to teach high quality lessons
* To organise the learning environment and develop resources in order to maximise the learning process.
* To establish positive relationships with pupils and to develop close, professional relationships with parents/carers.
* To use assessment tools effectively and according to school deadlines, to record pupil progress.
* To foster enthusiasm for learning.
* To ensure that pupils are challenged in their learning and aim to achieve their full potential.
* To share responsibility for the wellbeing, safety and behaviour management of pupils in line with the school’s policies.
* To demonstrate excellent practice and work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues.
* To work in partnership with all stakeholders.
* To meet the EHCP needs of the pupils.
* To develop knowledge of teaching pupils with ASD in line with development and best practice and to share this with colleagues.
* To keep accurate records in line with school policies
* To develop and maintain good communication with all stakeholders.
* To Maintain a healthy work/life balance.
Qualifications
* GCSE C/4 English and Maths.
* UK QTS/ QTLS or working towards.
About Us
Acorn Park is a school for 160 pupils, who all have a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two curriculum pathways – Formal and Semi-formal. Our Complex needs pupils are on the Semi-Formal Pathway which is highly personalised from their EHCP. We have a mixture of Day and Residential pupils as we have 8 co-located pupil homes on our 30-acre site in rural Norfolk. On site, we also have a large Forest School and Animal Care Farm along with play facilities, a sports hall and sensory rooms.
Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, provides 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, delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was 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 at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake each day knowing your role has a significant positive impact on others. We safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and DBS clearance.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important, with a comprehensive reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Access to mental health support services and physical health checks
Via Vista, our flexible benefits platform, you can tailor a package including:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support with enhanced maternity/paternity leave and 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; 4DWW is subject to probation and is not a contractual benefit.
Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All stages of the compliance process are subject to checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. This description does not constitute a contract of employment.
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