How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?
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).
If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join!
Job Details
Job Title: Secondary English Teacher
Location: Oakham Shires School, Rutland, LE15 6JB
Salary: Up to GBP39,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start date: September 2025
Note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
We are seeking a Secondary English Teacher to support our students in achieving English Language and English Literature at GCSE, and to support the delivery of English across the wider school as subject leader.
Experience with supporting disadvantaged and SEND pupils, especially autistic teenagers, would be beneficial. Our class groups are small, allowing personalized attention, and we adapt our teaching to meet individual needs. Knowledge of autism and developmental trauma would be advantageous. We focus on understanding behavior as communication and support social and emotional development within a strong safeguarding culture.
We seek teachers passionate about working with pupils, with a compassionate, caring manner, a mature and non-judgemental approach, clear communication skills, and resilience.
At Oakham Shires, we have a maximum of 6 pupils per class with adult support, reducing paperwork, and we allocate 7 hours per week for training, PPA, meetings, etc. Staff enjoy a cooked lunch daily and time dedicated to wellbeing.
Qualifications Required
* QTS / BEd / PGCE or Equivalent
* Experience teaching English and Literacy, including early reading, phonics, and GCSE
This role is not suitable for an ECT.
About the School
Oakham Shires School is an Independent SEN School, part of Options Autism. We support students to achieve their Outcomes within their Education Health and Care Plans, develop life skills, and gain qualifications in Maths, English, and Science.
With over 16 years of experience, Options Autism provides care and education for individuals with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead in innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes. In 2024, we were certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.
Why Join Options Autism?
Benefits include:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
* 'Your Wellbeing Matters' mental health and physical health support
Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers:
* 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 treatments
Our focus is on positive outcomes for pupils and vulnerable young adults, making a meaningful difference in their lives.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Work-Pay Balance: You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay. The 4-Day Working Week is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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