Overview
English Teacher – Maternity Cover at TieTalent. Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ. Salary: Up to £41,000 per annum plus a Welcome Bonus of £1,000. Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Contract: Fixed Term | Term Time Only. Start: October 2026. UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an English Teacher – Maternity Cover (with History as an additional subject) to join our close-knit and supportive team at Underley Garden School, part of Options Autism.
About The Role
We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher to deliver English to pupils with complex learning needs, spanning Key Stage 1 to Post-16. In addition to teaching English, you will also deliver a small number of foundation subject lessons throughout the week. All of our young people have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and present a range of special educational needs including:
* Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
* Learning Difficulties
* Mental Health or Medical Needs
* Associated behavioural challenges
This role requires a teacher who is creative, flexible, and genuinely passionate about working in a specialist environment where every pupil matters.
What We Offer
* Small class sizes for more personalised teaching
* Dedicated planning and preparation time
* A well-resourced and organised department
* Motivated pupils in a structured and supportive setting
* A welcoming and collaborative staff team
* Ongoing professional development within a growing and respected education group
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
* UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent
* Experience or strong interest in working with pupils with SEN/ASC
* The ability to teach English across a wide age and ability range
* Confidence to deliver some foundation subject content
* A nurturing, resilient, and flexible approach
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
Visit Us or Learn More
We strongly encourage visits to the school so you can see our setting and ethos in action. To arrange a visit or for more information, contact us or visit the school website.
About Us
Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils aged 5-19 with complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs. We offer a holistic, person-centred approach with a portfolio of education, care and therapy to meet individual requirements. We are part of Options Autism and Outcomes First Group. We were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running in 2024.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, with an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Mental health support services and health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, including:
* Travel Allowance up to £450 (depending on distance)
* Wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase schemes
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support with enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support
Additional School Benefits include: Birthday chocolates, Christmas gift voucher, EAP and healthline, and team-building days.
Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit. You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do things you enjoy.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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