Primary/SEN teacher in Lichfield

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we're putting wellbeing first. That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Location: Trent Acres, Kings Bromley, DE13 7HR

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm

Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per annum dependent on experience (not pro rata)

Contract: Fixed Term | Term Time Only

Start: February 2026

UK applicants only — this role does not offer sponsorship.

Are you ready to make a genuine difference in a school where every moment matters? We're looking for a passionate, creative and nurturing Primary SEN Teacher to join our team on a maternity cover contract — someone who believes in the power of education to change lives.

About the Role:

• Teach the Primary National Curriculum in fun, meaningful and accessible ways.
• Monitor, assess, and report on student progress and achievements.
• Develop and implement individual education and behaviour plans.
• Create a positive, well-organised classroom environment.
• Collaborate with Learning Support Assistants and care staff to support student learning.
• Manage challenging behaviour and promote self-regulation.
• Liaise with internal teams, families, and external agencies to ensure a consistent approach.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding standards.
• Contribute to school development initiatives and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience teaching students with additional or complex needs (preferred).
• Secondary English specialism.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.

About the school:

Options Trent Acres School is currently undergoing development and increasing its pupils numbers transitioning from 30 pupils to 60 pupils recently and with approval to open an Early Years Unit and extend our Primary provision. The school is purpose built, modern and welcoming with a range of specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Children also have the opportunity to work with our horses, donkeys, goats, alpaca and chickens. Learning outside of the classroom is a fundamental part of life at Trent Acres.

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 Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. 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:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits.
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

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