At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality English teaching and provide pastoral support to neurodiverse learners.
- Company: Oaks Rise CIC, a supportive alternative provision for autistic learners.
- Benefits: Term-time work, generous PPA, pension scheme, flexible home working, and free parking.
- Other info: Join a committed team dedicated to staff wellbeing and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of neurodivergent young people while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: QTS or equivalent experience, understanding of neuro-affirming practices, and experience with autistic learners.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Oaks Rise CIC is an Alternative Provision for autistic learners aged 9-16 who have self-excluded from mainstream education due to high levels of anxiety and sensory, social, or emotional needs. Learners at Oaks Rise can access an age-related curriculum and achieve GCSEs and other secondary accreditations but have gaps in their learning across KS2 - KS4 due to disrupted education. Our provision supports learners to re-engage with education while rebuilding wellbeing and self-esteem. Our approach is neuro-affirming, structured and adult-guided whilst being low-demand and consent-based. Authentic relationships and trust are central to everything we do.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, QTS-qualified English teacher to join our talented and committed team. The role will deliver high-quality English teaching alongside excellent pastoral support, helping learners re-engage with education, develop emotional wellbeing, and make academic progress.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering high-quality English teaching across KS3-KS4, including GCSE English Language teaching.
- Acting as Key Adult and Community Group Facilitator for up to nine learners, providing consistent pastoral support.
- Liaising with commissioners (principally local authorities and schools) and supporting EHCP processes.
Job Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent relevant teaching experience.
- Strong understanding of & commitment to neuro-affirming, low-demand and consent-based practice.
- Good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
- Experience teaching English in secondary settings.
- Experience working with autistic children and young people.
Why Join Us?
- Term-time working with 52 paid weeks per year, inclusive of holiday entitlement.
- Generous PPA allocation and additional termly INSET days.
- Pension and occupational sick pay scheme.
- Flexible home working arrangements for PPA time.
- Free parking.
- One-hour lunch break with no learners on site.
- Strong commitment to staff wellbeing and neuro-inclusion.
- Comprehensive induction and high-quality training.
- Opportunity to work within a highly experienced and committed team.
- Chance to help shape a genuinely effective and nurturing provision for neurodivergent young people.
English Lead for Neurodiverse Learners (KS3-KS4) in Southwick employer: Job Search Place Limited
Oaks Rise CIC is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and learners. With a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, generous benefits including term-time working, flexible arrangements, and comprehensive training, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of neurodiverse learners. Join a passionate team where authentic relationships and trust are at the heart of our mission to re-engage young people with education.
