Primary SEN Teacher (Maternity Cover) 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

You won’t just be teaching — you’ll be shaping brighter futures. As part of our caring, trauma-informed school community, you’ll support pupils across the primary phase, helping them grow in confidence, self-belief and academic achievement. Every day brings a new opportunity to inspire, uplift and connect.

No two days look the same! You’ll:

• 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. Due to this exciting time for the School the job roles currently advertised are all new as part of this development.

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 have a dedicated staff team who are focused on the delivery of high quality, child centred, bespoke packages of care and education.

Our service is in within easy reach of Stoke, Derby, Telford, Stafford, Lichfield, Burntwood, Rugeley, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Uttoxeter and surrounding towns. For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults.

As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those 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 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

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• 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
• And 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
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• 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.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.*

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.