Primary Teacher

About the Role

We are seeking a nurturing Primary Teacher for a specialist school in Shropshire focusing on children with autism, communication differences, attachment needs and complex profiles. The role involves teaching, therapeutic collaboration and continuous improvement of inclusive practice.

• Deliver high quality, engaging teaching across a range of subjects.
• Embrace neuro‑affirming, trauma‑informed and relationship‑based approaches to support pupils’ wellbeing and learning.
• Work closely with therapists, leaders, families and external agencies to create individualised learning pathways and therapeutic education plans.
• Model effective strategies for colleagues, supporting inclusive practice across the school.
• Create a safe, stimulating and well‑organised classroom environment that nurtures independence, communication and confidence.
• Use assessment thoughtfully to celebrate progress, identify next steps and shape future learning.
• Support pupils to access learning and social opportunities, including developing independence skills and, where required, providing intimate care.
• Contribute to whole‑school development, resource planning and the ongoing improvement of provision for children with complex needs.

• QTS/degree or equivalent required
• Genuine passion for teaching key stage 2 & 3 children
• Strong commitment to inclusive, therapeutic and child‑centred practice
• Knowledge of high‑quality teaching, curriculum planning and assessment
• Ability to analyse data to inform teaching and identify pupils needing additional support
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

• 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, discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme and electric car purchase scheme, critical illness cover, family growth support with enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

Options Higford is a specialist school set in 28 acres of Shropshire countryside, providing a high‑quality, holistic education for up to 60 autistic students with associated behavioural needs. Class groups contain five students with at least 1:1 staffing and are supported by personalised curricula.

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants will receive a fully enhanced DBS check.