How would you like to be 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.

We’re proud to be taking part in a 4-Day Working Week Trial, meaning you could work one day less a week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. 

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Position: SEN Primary Teacher 
Location: Hambrook School, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8HZ
Salary: Up to £44,310 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Start date: September 2025

Eligibility: UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

As part of our continued growth, Hambrook School is looking for a passionate, dedicated, and creative SEN Primary Teacher to join our close-knit and supportive team. This is more than a teaching role – it’s a chance to change lives.

About the Role

At Hambrook School, no two days are the same. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, engaging lessons tailored to the individual needs of pupils with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering exciting, creative lessons that engage and inspire
• Monitoring and assessing students’ progress, ensuring personal development and wellbeing are prioritised alongside academic achievement
• Collaborating closely with our expert multidisciplinary team to create a nurturing, effective learning environment
• Using innovative approaches to bring learning to life in and beyond the classroom

This is a unique opportunity to work in a setting where your voice is valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is tangible.

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Is passionate about teaching pupils with SEN, particularly autism and complex needs
• Brings creativity, patience, and dedication to the classroom
• Communicates clearly and compassionately with pupils, families, and professionals
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a committed and caring team

About Us

Hambrook School is in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. We opened in September 2023 and secured an Ofsted ‘Good’ rating in just 7 short months!

We help pupils excel by providing a structured, nurturing approach, alongside a broad, balanced, engaging and extraordinarily rich curriculum.

All our pupils have a diagnosis of Autism and an EHCP. We have been inundated with requests of places from Sussex and Surrey Local Authorities and therefore need additional staff to impact the lives of more pupils. We are therefore looking for the perfect person to join us for this next stage of our journey.

We offer bespoke personalised care that allows each pupil's needs to be addressed, and their capabilities fully realised. We offer our pupils a flexible, safe and nurturing environment for them to develop and grow.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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 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.

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