SEN Teacher - Maternity Cover
Posted 14 hours 10 minutes ago by Outcomes First Group
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If the trialis a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - sothere's never been a more exciting time to join!
Jobrole: SENTeacher - Maternity Cover
Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per annum dependent uponexperience
Location: Underley Garden,Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.00am -4.00pm
Contract: Maternity Cover (9 Months); Term Timeonly
UK Applicants only. Thisrole does not offer sponsorship.
Weare looking for an SEN Teacher to join our team atUnderley Garden School based in Kirkby Lonsdale.
Purpose of the Job
You will be working with the Headteacher on developing acurriculum and developing the school. You will create a positiveand safe learning environment for the pupils and promote positiverelationships between peers.
We are looking forSEN Teachers who have a therapeutic approach to their teaching andlearning. Teachers with a background in Early Years and PrimaryTeaching would be suitable for this position but must be preparedto teach students of all ages. Experience of working withAutistic pupils, willingness to teach and lead on a curriculumarea(s). We need people who share our vision to buildincredible futures by empowering vulnerable students in the UK, tobe happy and to make their way in the world.
Educated to Qualified Teacher Status, you will be calm,engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style of teaching,motivated by helping every pupil to reach theirpotential.
About Us
Underley Garden School is a large school with small classsizes, focusing on pupils, aged 5-19, who have a range of complexneeds associated with autism and learning disabilities, includingcomplex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associatedwith their disabilities.
Our School adopts aholistic, person-centred approach to the development of our pupilsand endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard aspossible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care andtherapy to meet the individual requirements of students withcomplex special educational needs.
At UnderleyGarden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal,social and learning lives of the people entrusted to ourcare.
Located near the market town of KirkbyLonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dalesin a commutable distance of Lancaster, Cumbria and surroundingareas.
For over 16 years Options Autism haveprovided care and education to pupils and adults with autism,complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes FirstGroup, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering newapproaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in ourcare.
We are really proud to say that in 2024,Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place toWork' for the fifth year running.
Whyjoin Options Autism?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, soyou'll get an exceptional reward packageincluding:
LifeAssurance
Pension schemewith options to increase your contributions
"Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a widerange of first-class mental health support services and physicalhealth checks
Travel /Petrol Allowance
And a market-leading benefit offering through ourFlexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose thepackage that's right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing,and insurance benefits
100's of discount options valid in the UK andabroad
Cycle to WorkSchemes
Electric CarPurchase Scheme
Criticalillness cover
Family GrowthSupport - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternityand paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatmentsupport.
Additional SchoolBenefits
Birthday Chocolates
Gift Voucher at Christmas
BUPA Wellbeing Health Expenses includingEmployee Assistance Programme and AnytimeHealthline
Team BuildingDays
AttendanceIncentive
Andthat's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our servicesat the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in theknowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives of others.
We arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Allapplicants will be subject to social media checks and successfulapplicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
You'll work 80% of your contractualhours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the thingsthat make you happy.