ECT Teacher (Hiring Immediately)

_**At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes youhappy!**_**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, sowe’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s worklife balance.We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you couldbe working one day less a week (or equivalent).****4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement ofstaff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting timeto join us #teamOFG!**We are looking for an ECT Teacher to join our new Options Autism School -Claystone School in Luton, Bedfordshire. This is an exciting time to join abrand-new school and be a part of a team that believes ‘Embracing Differenceleads to Endless Possibilities’ for all its pupils.The school will have capacity for 48 pupils ages 4-11 years old and is due toopen January 2025.Our New Options School will cater for pupils who have ASC and Complex Needs. * **Up to £35,870 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata)** * **Monday to Friday** * **Term Time only** * **Permanent****About the role**As an ECT Teacher, you will take a creative approach to teaching pupilsaccording to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the schoolcurriculum in a way that maximises pupil’s achievement and ability to develop.This is a great opportunity for an ECT Teacher who is keen to develop creativelearning opportunities for pupils with varied and complex needs. Your workwill be challenging and rewarding in equal measure, and you will be working ina school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils arelistened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.When it comes to looking after our pupils, we never settle for second best. Weare looking for an ECT Teacher experienced in teaching a range of subjects andwho shares our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerableyoung people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.The successful candidate must be familiar with and happy to adopt atherapeutic approach to teaching and working with SENSEMHAutistic pupils.Educated to degree level and Qualified Teacher Status, you will be calm,engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style of teaching, motivated byhelping every pupil to reach their potential.**Whilst we are a Specialist SEN Provider, no previous SEN experience isneeded for this role. If you have recently qualified and are passionate aboutsupporting pupils to reach their full potential, then we can offer strong,structured training and a clear progression plan!****About the school**Our new Options Autism School - Claystone School in Luton, Bedfordshire willhave capacity for 48 pupils ages 4-11 years old and will cater for pupils whohave ASC and Complex Needs.The school is due to open January 2025.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 anddelivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in ourcare.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officiallycertified 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 exceptionalreward 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 BenefitsPlatform, 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 theheart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that yourrole will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and youngpeople. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successfulapplicants to a fully enhanced DBS.***You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving youmore time to do the things that make you happy.**_**#1**_