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Job Title:   SEN Teacher
Location:  Higford School, Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 9ET
Hours:       37.5 per week | Monday–Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm
Salary:      Up to £44,310 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:         April 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

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, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG!

About the Role

Due to continued growth, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join our welcoming and supportive team at Higford School, part of Options Autism.

This is a rewarding role where you’ll make a genuine difference every day — inspiring pupils with additional needs to achieve their full potential through creative, inclusive, and engaging teaching.

As an SEN Teacher, your duties will be to:

• Teach to a high standard and ensure all pupils access the knowledge relevant to the subject area.
• Liaise with other OFG schools to ensure development of the curriculum areas.
• Develop the scheme of learning for the curriculum areas and have an oversight of planning across the pathways.
• Monitor progress of pupils and put in place interventions where pupils are underachieving.
• Maintain a development plan for the subject areas.
• Keep yourself updated of changes within the curriculum areas.
• Deliver training to develop staff on pedagogical developments related to subject specialism.
• Liaise with the exams officer to ensure accurate entries are made for qualifications related to the subjects.
• Teach a range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the school’s curriculum.

Responsibilities 

• Support the development and innovation surrounding whole school curriculum mapping.
• Work with SLT to ensure a differentiated curriculum is being delivered across the school.
• Support the development of learning styles and appropriate teaching approaches, behaviour management, classroom strategies, resources and whole school policies for pupils across all pathways .
• Enable access to learning and social opportunities for pupils with SEN through the delivery of teaching, support, families and students.
• Support the SLT and therapy team in the continued successful development of supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Ensure consistency of approaches in terms of T&L and assessment/feedback within each pathway.

Essential

• QTS or Equivalent
• Experience of working in a specialist setting (highly desirable)
• Full UK Driving Licence

About Us

Options Higford is a specialist school set in 28 acres of beautiful Shropshire countryside. We provide a high quality, holistic education for up to 60 autistic students who also have associated behavioural needs. Class groups have five students in with at least 1:1 staffing. We provide personalised curriculums for each student based on their individual needs and aim to support them to make progress academically, socially, with skills for life, regulating their emotions and accessing the community.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone 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 Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

*Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

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.