Permanent SEN Teacher - Autism in Durham

Position: SEN Teacher

Location: Strawberry Lane School, Durham, DH6 5BE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

This position is not open to Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and are putting wellbeing first. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in.

Are you a passionate and creative teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? At our New Options Autism Schools located in Durham, you will have the opportunity to shape the educational experience from day one. You will join a supportive, collaborative team, delivering meaningful learning experiences that inspire, engage, and challenge pupils to achieve their potential.

As an SEN Teacher, you will take a creative and tailored approach to teaching, delivering the school curriculum in a way that maximises pupils' achievement, development, and wellbeing. You will teach a range of subjects as needed, support pupils with complex ASC, and foster an inclusive, nurturing classroom environment. This role also involves:

• Collaborating with colleagues
• Contributing to school initiatives
• Participating in planning, assessment, and professional development to ensure all pupils receive a high-quality education

Responsibilities include:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils
• Working in line with professional practice, statutory requirements, and school policies
• Supporting the day-to-day administration and organisation of the school
• Taking responsibility for specific areas of work and contributing to school improvement processes

Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Passionate about supporting pupils with Autism and complex needs

Strawberry Lane School is a brand-new specialist school in Bowburn, Durham, supporting 60 pupils aged 11-19 with autism, communication needs, and additional complex needs. In a nurturing and inclusive environment, pupils receive personalised support to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. The school celebrates each learner's strengths while providing structure, guidance, and encouragement.

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 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.

Benefits include:

• 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

*Subject to successful probation. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.