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Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Bestwood Village School, Bestwood Village, Nottingham NG6 8TL
Hours: 37.5 per week Monday 8.15am - 5.00pm, Tuesday to Friday 8.15am - 4.00pm
Salary: £39,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available
About the Role
As a Teacher, you will plan and deliver high-quality, tailored learning to meet the individual needs of students, often working with small groups or on a 1:1 basis. You will create a safe, supportive and stimulating environment that promotes academic progress, positive behaviour and personal development, while working closely with colleagues and families to ensure a consistent and joined-up approach.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan, deliver and assess lessons in line with the school's curriculum and policies, tracking and reporting on student progress
- Develop and implement individual education plans (IEPs), behaviour plans and personalised learning programmes
- Create an engaging classroom environment, organising resources and groupings to support effective learning
- Lead on agreed subjects or areas, coordinating teaching, assessment and reporting across key stages
- Work effectively with support staff, ensuring they are well briefed and able to provide high-quality support
- Manage and support behaviour positively, helping students develop independence and self-regulation
- Work collaboratively within a multi-professional team, maintaining clear communication with colleagues, care staff and families
- Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and all statutory and school policies are consistently followed, while maintaining accurate records and professional standards
What you will bring:
- UK QTS
- Experience working with students with autism spectrum conditions and/or those displaying challenging behaviour
- Experience within an educational setting
- Confidence in planning, delivering and teaching engaging lessons
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail when recording and maintaining information
About Us
Bestwood Village School is a brand-new school in Bestwood Village, Nottingham and will have capacity for 30 pupils and is due to open in September 2024. This is an exciting opportunity for anybody who wants to be a part of the successful development of a brand-new setting and make a difference to the education of our pupils.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the 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.
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
- Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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.
