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We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join our growing team at our new Options Autism School - Claystone School in Luton. Bedfordshire.  

Our New Options School will cater for pupils who have ASC and Complex Needs.

• Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 4.15pm
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
• Start: September 2025 or January 2026

About the Role 

This new position has been created to support the expansion of our service and offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialist setting, delivering high-quality education aligned with our school values and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to the needs of pupils with ASC and complex needs.
• Monitor and assess student progress, adapting teaching strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop individual education and behaviour plans.
• Support the physical, emotional, and educational development of each pupil.
• Maintain a stimulating and inclusive classroom environment.
• Contribute to school development initiatives and team meetings.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher with Early Career Teacher status (ECT).
• Passion for working with children with ASC and complex needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to inclusive education and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet diverse student needs.

About the school

Our new Options Autism School — Claystone School in Luton, Bedfordshire — opened in January 2025 and will serve 48 pupils aged 4 to 11 years, specifically supporting those with ASC and complex needs.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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 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.

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

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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