SEN Teacher

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

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, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join .

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.

Bower Lodge School, part of the Options Autism, is seeking an experienced and passionate SEN Teacher to join our dedicated team. You will deliver engaging, personalised learning for pupils with complex SEN and ASC needs, fostering confidence, creativity, and independence in every learner.

We are looking for a teacher who values hands-on teaching over paperwork, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is committed to empowering young people to reach their full potential. You will be part of a school that prioritises safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil voice at every level.

About the Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will deliver creative, individualised learning to pupils with complex SEN and ASC needs, ensuring every child is supported to thrive both academically and emotionally. You'll join a collaborative, nurturing team focused on creating meaningful learning experiences rather than paperwork, in a setting with a strong safeguarding and wellbeing culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a new school environment, supporting pupils to become happy, confident, and capable learners.

You will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons tailored to pupils with complex SEN/ASC needs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to create high-quality, inclusive learning experiences.
• Support the emotional, social, and academic development of each pupil.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued and respected.
• Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding and wellbeing in all aspects of school life.

Who we are looking for

You will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - suitable for ECTs or newly qualified teachers.
• A nationally recognised degree.
• Experience and passion for working with SEN/ASC pupils.
• Early Years, Reception, or KS1 teaching experience would be a significant benefit.
• A calm, engaging, and resilient approach, with an innovative and flexible teaching style.
• Strong commitment to inclusive education, pupil wellbeing, and safeguarding.

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 19 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?

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.

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.

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.