Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Trent Acres, Kings Bromley, DE13 7HR
Hours: 40 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.00pm
Salary: Up to £42,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: May 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
You won’t just be teaching — you’ll be shaping brighter futures. As part of our caring, trauma-informed school community, you’ll support pupils across the primary phase, helping them grow in confidence, self-belief and academic achievement. Every day brings a new opportunity to inspire, uplift and connect.
No two days look the same! You’ll:
Teach the Primary National Curriculum in fun, meaningful and accessible ways.
Monitor, assess, and report on student progress and achievements.
Develop and implement individual education and behaviour plans.
Create a positive, well-organised classroom environment.
Collaborate with Learning Support Assistants and care staff to support student learning.
Manage challenging behaviour and promote self-regulation.
Liaise with internal teams, families, and external agencies to ensure a consistent approach.
Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding standards.
Contribute to school development initiatives and continuous improvement.
Please be aware – this role will be split across two locations – the Trent Acres site in Kings Bromley and the Brookfield site in Bridgtown.
What We’re Looking For
Experience teaching students with additional or complex needs (preferred).
Secondary English specialism.
Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
About Us
Options Trent Acres School is currently undergoing development and increasing its pupils numbers transitioning from 30 pupils to 60 pupils recently and with approval to open an Early Years Unit and extend our Primary provision. Due to this exciting time for the School the job roles currently advertised are all new as part of this development.
The school is purpose built, modern and welcoming with a range of specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Children also have the opportunity to work with our horses, donkeys, goats, alpaca and chickens. Learning outside of the classroom is a fundamental part of life at Trent Acres. We have a dedicated staff team who are focused on the delivery of high quality, child centred, bespoke packages of care and education.
Our service is in within easy reach of Stoke, Derby, Telford, Stafford, Lichfield, Burntwood, Rugeley, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Uttoxeter and surrounding towns.
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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Salary description
£42000.00 - £42000.00 per year