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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
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Job
title:  SEN
Teacher
Location: Acorn Park
School, Banham, Norwich, NR16
2HU
Salary:     Up
to £42,000 per annum depending on experience
(not pro
rata)
Hours:
    37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am -
4:30pm
Contract: Permanent |
Term Time only
UK applicants
only; no sponsorship available

Are
you passionate about making a real difference for children with
special educational needs? At Acorn Park School in Norwich, we’re
growing and looking for an inspiring SEN Teacher to lead by
example, delivering purposeful learning that helps every pupil
reach their full potential.

About
the Role

As an SEN Teacher, you
will be at the heart of your class team — guiding academic growth,
social development, and communication skills with a focus on
meaningful, successful learning.

You will plan
and deliver high-quality lessons aligned with Formal or Semi-Formal
Curriculum Pathways, create engaging learning environments, and
develop resources that inspire and challenge. Building positive
relationships with pupils and families will be key as you support
every child’s journey.

Key
Responsibilities

• Develop
  and implement tailored schemes of work and lesson
  plans
• Plan thoroughly to deliver engaging,
  high-quality lessons
• Create and organise
  stimulating learning environments and
  resources
• Foster positive relationships with
  pupils and maintain strong communication with parents and
  carers
• Use assessment tools effectively to
  track pupil progress and outcomes
• Encourage
  enthusiasm and a love of learning
• Challenge
  pupils to reach their full potential
• Share
  responsibility for pupil wellbeing, safety, and behaviour
  management
• Collaborate with colleagues and work
  as part of a supportive team
• Meet the needs
  outlined in pupils’ Education, Health, and Care Plans
  (EHCPs)
• Develop expertise in teaching pupils
  with ASD, sharing best practice
• Maintain
  accurate records following school
  policies
• Balance professional dedication with a
  healthy work-life
  balance

What We’re
Looking For

• GCSE C/4 or
  above in English and Maths
• UK Qualified Teacher
  Status (QTS), Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS), or
  working towards
• Commitment to high standards of
  teaching and care
• Passion for supporting pupils
  with special educational needs and
  autism
• Strong communication and teamwork
  skills

About
us

Acorn Park is a school for 160
pupils, who all have a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two
curriculum pathways – Formal and Semi-formal. Our Complex needs
pupils are on the Semi-Formal Pathway which is highly personalised
from their EHCP. We have a mixture of Day and Residential pupils as
we have 8 co-located pupil’s homes on our 30 Acre site in rural
Norfolk. On site, we also have a large Forest School and Animal
Care Farm along with play facilities, a sports hall and sensory
rooms.

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 2025, Outcomes First Group were
officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth 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. xbpsjku 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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