SEN Teacher - Maternity Cover

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). 4DWW will be rolled out within our school when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us!

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an SEN Teacher to join the amazing team at The Tower School in Epping.

About the role

The successful candidate will develop and deliver a multi-sensory, nurture curriculum at KS3. Our pupils are aged between 11 and 14, but work at various age levels and communicate in a variety of ways.

• Under the reasonable direction of the Head Teacher, carry out the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School policies.
• Uphold the professional code of the school.
• Teach in accordance with the ethos, organisation and policies of the school as a fully committed member of the teaching team.
• Provide a high-quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body.
• Focus on teaching a broad and balanced nurture curriculum to KS3.
• Personalise, adapt and differentiate planning according to the student’s EHC plan.

Responsibilities

• Have an awareness of Autism or a willingness to learn about Autism and other learning needs, and consistently apply this to teaching and learning.
• Plan, deliver and teach individual students or small groups, in accordance with the School’s Curriculum framework and related policies.
• Plan, adapt and personalise a multi-sensory curriculum for a KS3 nurture group.
• Monitor, record and report on student progress.
• Contribute to and help implement developments that relate to the School Development Plan.
• Promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational and moral development of the students.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of an environment and programme of learning for the individual student to ensure progression at an appropriate and satisfactory rate.

About the school

The Tower School is an independent special day school for pupils ages 11 – 18 years who have a primary diagnosis of Autism. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who will often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

This opportunity is based in Epping, Essex, CM16 4BA and is located on Epping High Road within easy access of J26 of the M25 and Junction 5 of the M11. Epping is a lovely market town in Essex and just 17 miles (30km) from the centre of London. It is surrounded by Epping Forest and the River Roding and River Lea valleys. The school is just a 10-minute walk from Epping station on the London Underground's central line which will have you in London’s West End in under 50 minutes.

For over 16 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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

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
• 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.

And that’s not all, 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 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.

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.

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