SEN Teacher

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.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Penny Tree School, Birmingham B30 3ES
Salary:     Up to £40,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours:     Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        April 2026
UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

Join our brand-new Options Autism school as an experienced SEN Teacher.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced SEN Teacher to join our pioneering team. You will deliver high-quality, engaging, and personalised teaching to pupils with autism and complex needs. Your role will include supporting pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development, contributing to curriculum development, and fostering an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Who We Are Looking For
You will be a dedicated teacher and excellent communicator, comfortable engaging with pupils with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. You will thrive in a school community where collaboration, innovation, and a focus on pupil outcomes are central.

You will enjoy:

Building strong, caring relationships with pupils and supporting their development.

Working closely with colleagues and multi-professional teams.

Contributing to the vision, culture, and direction of a new, vibrant school.

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (UK).

Commitment to inclusive education and meeting the needs of pupils with SEN.

Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.

If you are enthusiastic, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with complex needs, we would love to hear from you. Join Penny Tree School and be part of a supportive, welcoming team where your contribution will have a real impact on pupils, staff, and the wider school community.

About Us

Our new Options Autism school – Penny Tree – will have capacity for 60 pupils and is expected to open in the near future.

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 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. 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.

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG 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.

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