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Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year, so there's never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!
Job title: SEN Primary Teacher
Location: Bradford Beacon School, Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD5 8LJ
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum dependent on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start date: September 2025
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship
Are you a SEN Primary Teacher looking to make a real impact?
This is a unique opportunity to join a brand-new specialist school at its early stages and help shape its culture, values, and success from the ground up.
We are looking for passionate, creative, and dedicated SEN Teachers who want to be part of something truly special—empowering pupils with autism and complex learning needs to build bright, meaningful futures.
About The Role
As a SEN Primary Teacher, you will deliver a creative and flexible curriculum with a strong therapeutic and trauma-informed approach. You will plan, assess, and deliver all subjects, with a focus on practical, engaging learning that supports each pupil's personal and academic development.
Key responsibilities include:
* Deliver high-quality, individualised teaching to pupils with autism and associated needs
* Adapt lesson planning to meet a wide range of learning abilities and EHCP requirements
* Set high expectations to inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils
* Promote positive progress and outcomes in both academic and social development
* Work collaboratively with therapists, support staff, and families to achieve the best outcomes
What We're Looking For
We are looking for teachers who are:
* Qualified (QTS/QTLS) and ideally experienced in SEN or SEMH settings
* Skilled in adapting teaching for pupils with autism and complex needs
* Committed to promoting wellbeing, safety, and inclusion in every aspect of school life
* Flexible, resilient, and ready to help shape a brand-new learning environment
* Passionate about therapeutic, pupil-centred education
General Responsibilities
* Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils
* Work in line with professional standards, statutory guidance, and school policies
* Take on agreed responsibilities to support school development and improvement
* Contribute to the school's daily operations and wider learning community
About Us
Our New Options Autism School, Bradford Beacon School, is proposed to open in September 2025 and will cater for 37 pupils aged 4-11 years with a variety of complex needs including ASC.
For over 16 years, Options Autism has 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 proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth consecutive year in 2024.
Why Join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day knowing your role makes a positive impact.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important, so you'll receive an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters access to mental health support services and health checks
And through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can choose benefits such as:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay. This 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.
Outcomes First Group is committed to fair and thorough recruitment aligned with safeguarding standards. We aim to keep applicants informed but do not accept liability for delays or costs incurred during the process. All checks are necessary and may affect timescales.
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