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Job Title:  Teacher
Location:   Colne Grange School, Uxbridge UB8 2YG
Hours:  38.5 per week | Monday to Friday
Salary:  £43,000.00 to £52,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  April 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher to join our team. In this role, you will take a creative and learner‑centred approach to teaching, adapting your practice to meet the diverse educational needs of our pupils. You will deliver the school curriculum in a way that maximises each pupil’s engagement, achievement and personal development. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who wants to spend more time inspiring learners and less time on administrative tasks, all while contributing to a school culture built on safeguarding, respect and pupil voice.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver creative, personalised teaching that supports pupils with varied and complex needs
• Adapt the curriculum to meet individual learning profiles and maximise achievement
• Foster a safe, respectful and nurturing learning environment
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, supporting their academic, social and emotional development
• Contribute to a strong safeguarding culture where pupils are listened to and involved in decisions
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop innovative learning experiences
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching practice
• Support the school’s vision of empowering pupils to build bright and successful futures

What We’re Looking For

• Passion and experience working with pupils in SEN/ASC settings
• A calm, engaging and resilient approach to teaching
• Creativity and innovation in lesson delivery
• A commitment to helping every pupil reach their full potential
• A willingness to visit the school during the interview process to meet the team, tour the site and meet our pupils

Qualifications

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or
• Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)
• A nationally recognised degree

About Us

Colne Grange School is a new specialist ASD provision. We have an exciting opportunity for a SEN Teacher to join our team due to growth and a new extension to our school. As part of the Hillingdon Grange group of schools and the Outcomes First Group, Colne Grange will offer day provision to pupils with Autism.

Located over four sites, the group provides education from early years up to KS2 and offers a unique mix of education and support to pupils within a wide spectrum of needs and abilities. Personalised teaching and learning in an autism-specific environment allows pupils’ individual needs to be addressed completely and their capabilities fully realised.

Colne Grange will provide specialist education for c35 pupils. Colne Grange deploys a wide range of teaching strategies to engage and develop the progress of learners, who present with a range of learning difficulties and styles. Our pupils are taught in smaller class sizes and work towards an Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum and National Curriculum expectations where appropriate.

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

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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