SEN Teacher

Responsibilities

Monitor, assess, record and report on pupil progress, ensuring learning remains purposeful and responsive. Develop, implement and review Individual Education Plans and behaviour support strategies. Create a safe, engaging and well‑organised classroom environment. Promote pupils’ physical, educational, social and moral development. Coordinate teaching, assessment and reporting across agreed subjects or key stages.

• Qualified: QTS (or equivalent) / PGCE, with a relevant degree.
• Experienced:
  Strong understanding of SEN, including ASC, learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Compassionate & Resilient:
  Able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have faced significant challenges.
• Collaborative: A confident communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Creative & Flexible:
  Able to adapt approaches to meet individual learning needs.

Park School is an independent specialist day school in Chipping Norton supporting pupils with SEN.

• Position: SEN Teacher
• Location:
  
  Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH
• Salary:
  Up to 48,000.00 per annum, dependent on experience (not pro rata)
• Hours:
  
  37.5 per week | Monday to Friday
• Contract:
  
  Permanent, Term Time Only
• Start:
  April 2026
• UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

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At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance, social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide a structured, nurturing environment where small class sizes and personalised learning help pupils re‑engage with education. Our dedicated team builds confidence, aspiration and positive relationships, supporting both academic and social development. Through high expectations and strong pastoral care, we empower pupils to take pride in their achievements and prepare for life beyond school.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young peoples’ lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence‑based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.

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, enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.

• Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit. 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.
  
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