September 2025 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. ECT applicants are welcome to apply!
About the Role
This is a great opportunity for a Teacher who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more time developing creative learning opportunities for pupils with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding, and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, listen to pupils, respect them, and involve them in decisions. We are looking for a Primary Teacher experienced in teaching a range of subjects who shares our vision to build incredible futures by empowering students in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.
Previous experience of working in an SEN/ASC environment is desirable, but excellent teaching skills, motivation, personal qualities, and resilience are equally important. You should be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative teaching style, motivated by helping every pupil reach their potential.
Requirements
* Educated to degree level and holding Qualified Teacher Status
* ECT applicants are welcome to apply
About Us
Oakfield House School is a specialist primary school for autistic pupils and those with autism/learning or complex communication and behaviour needs. The school is located in a historic country house built in the 1880s, set in eight acres of parkland, catering for 45 children aged 4-12. It is situated in Salwick near Preston, within commuting distance from Preston, Blackpool, Chorley, Leyland, and surrounding areas.
Options Autism has been providing care and education for over 16 years to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. Part of Outcomes First Group, we lead the sector in innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth consecutive year.
Why Join Options Autism?
We focus on the outcomes for our pupils, ensuring your role has a meaningful impact. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare, with all applicants subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. We offer an exceptional benefits package including life assurance, pension, mental health support, health checks, and flexible benefits via Vista, such as insurance, discounts, cycle to work, electric car schemes, critical illness cover, and family growth support, including maternity, paternity, and fertility treatments.
We also offer a 4-day working trial, allowing you to work 80% of your hours for 100% of your pay, subject to successful probation.
Additional Information
We are committed to a fair, thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Job Details
* Job Title: SEN Primary Teacher
* Location: Oakfield House School, Salwick PR4 0YH
* Salary: From £31,650.00 per annum (not pro-rata)
* Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
* Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
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