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
Location: Ryecroft School, Walsall, West Midlands WS2 7BH
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday–Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start: November 2025
UK applicants only. No sponsorship offered.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an SEN Teacher to join our close-knit team at Ryecroft School, part of Options Autism.
About the Role
As an SEN Teacher, you'll plan and deliver engaging, individualised lessons that inspire progress across all areas of learning. Working with small classes and a dedicated team of Learning Support Assistants, you'll have the time and space to make a real impact — adapting your teaching to meet each pupil's unique needs, interests, and abilities.
You'll create a safe, stimulating classroom where pupils feel valued, understood, and motivated to succeed. From designing innovative learning activities to supporting personal growth and social development, you'll help every student build the skills and confidence they need for a bright future.
Your Role Will Include
* Delivering creative, tailored lessons aligned with each pupil's Individual Education Plan (IEP)
* Supporting pupils' emotional, social, and behavioural development with patience, positivity, and structure
* Collaborating with therapists, support staff, and families to ensure holistic progress
* Tracking and celebrating achievements, recognising all successes
* Contributing to the continued growth and improvement of the school community
What We're Looking For
* Qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with a passion for SEN education
* Experience teaching or supporting pupils with additional or complex needs
* Creative, resilient, and compassionate approach to learning
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
Requirement: UK QTS or equivalent
This is more than a teaching job — it's a chance to help shape incredible futures, one pupil at a time. If you're ready to lead with empathy, creativity, and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
Ryecroft School is an independent day school in Walsall, providing specialist education for autistic children and young people aged 4–18 years.
We focus on meeting the unique learning needs of autistic pupils, including those with additional challenges such as learning disabilities and behaviours associated with their diagnoses. Our new school, which opened in September 2024, has a capacity for 60 pupils and is designed to support learners with autism and complex needs in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.
Walsall, a vibrant market town in the West Midlands, offers excellent connectivity — just 9 miles north-west of Birmingham, 7 miles east of Wolverhampton, and 9 miles from Lichfield — making the school easily accessible for families across the region.
For over 19 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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