SEN Teacher

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ?

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 !

Job Title: SEN Teacher

Location: Bower Lodge School, Dibden, Southampton, SO45 5TD

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience ( not pro rata )

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Start: January 2026

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate SEN Teacher to join our new Options Primary School - Bower Lodge School in Dibden, Southampton.

About the Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will take a creative approach to teaching, tailoring lessons to meet pupils' individual needs and ensuring the delivery of the school curriculum in a way that maximises achievement and development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more time creating engaging learning experiences for pupils with complex needs. You will work in a school with a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected, and actively involved in their learning.

We are looking for teachers who share our vision to build incredible futures, empowering vulnerable young people to be happy, confident, and capable of achieving their potential.

You will:

• Deliver creative, personalised lessons for pupils with complex SEN/ASC needs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan and deliver high-quality learning experiences.
• Support pupils' emotional, social, and academic development.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every pupil feels valued.

Requirements:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or Qualified Teacher Learning (suitable for ECTs or newly qualified teachers).
• Nationally recognised degree.
• Experience and passion for working with SEN/ASC pupils.
• Calm, engaging, and resilient, with an innovative teaching style.
• Commitment to pupil wellbeing, safeguarding, and inclusive education.

About us

Bower Lodge School is a brand-new specialist day school in Dibden, Southampton, for boys and girls aged 4-11 with a diagnosis of autism and a range of complex learning, communication, and sensory needs.

Our new Options Primary School has capacity for 40 pupils and is dedicated to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and tailored learning environment where autistic young people can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

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

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.

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 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.

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.