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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).
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 #teamOFG!
Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Higford School, Near Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 9ET
Salary: Up to £44,310.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an SEN Teacher to join our close-knit team at Higford School, part of Options Autism.
About The Role
As an SEN Teacher, your duties will be to:
* Teach to a high standard and ensure all pupils access the knowledge relevant to the subject area.
* Liaise with other OFG schools to ensure development of the curriculum areas.
* Develop the scheme of learning for the curriculum areas and have an oversight of planning across the pathways.
* Monitor progress of pupils and put in place interventions where pupils are underachieving.
* Maintain a development plan for the subject areas.
* Keep yourself updated of changes within the curriculum areas.
* Deliver training to develop staff on pedagogical developments related to subject specialism.
* Liaise with the exams officer to ensure accurate entries are made for qualifications related to the subjects.
* Teach a range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the school’s curriculum.
Responsibilities
Support the development and innovation surrounding whole school curriculum mapping.
Work with SLT to ensure a differentiated curriculum is being delivered across the school.
Support the development of learning styles and appropriate teaching approaches, behaviour management, classroom strategies, resources and whole school policies for pupils across all pathways.
Enable access to learning and social opportunities for pupils with SEN through the delivery of teaching, support, families and students.
Support the SLT and therapy team in the continued successful development of supporting pupils with complex needs.
Ensure consistency of approaches in terms of T&L and assessment/feedback within each pathway.
Essential
* QTS or Equivalent
* Experience of working in a specialist setting (highly desirable)
About Us
Options Higford is a specialist school set in 28 acres of beautiful Shropshire countryside. We provide a high quality, holistic education for up to 60 autistic students who also have associated behavioural needs. Class groups have five students in with at least 1:1 staffing. We provide personalised curriculums for each student based on their individual needs and aim to support them to make progress academically, socially, with skills for life, regulating their emotions and accessing the community.
For over 16 years, Options Autism has 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 proud to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.
Why join Options Autism?
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 mental health support services and health checks
Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits such as:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support
We focus on positive outcomes for pupils, ensuring your role makes a meaningful difference.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
* You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, with the 4DWW trial subject to successful probation. This is not a contractual benefit.
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