Instructor / Unqualified Teacher

Description

How would you like to get 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.

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 perfect time to join .

Job Title: Instructor / Unqualified Teacher

Location: Ryecroft School, Walsall, West Midlands WS2 7BH

Salary: GBP27,693.75 per annum ( not pro rata )

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Contract: Permanent Term Time Only

Start: December 2025

UK applicants only; no sponsorship available

As part of our continued growth in service, Ryecroft School is seeking a passionate and committed Instructor / Unqualified Teacher to join our SEN school.

About the Role

You will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a wide range of special educational needs. Through inclusive and personalised teaching, you will help young people grow academically, socially, and emotionally-empowering them to develop confidence, independence, and a real sense of achievement.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging lessons to individuals, small groups, and whole classes, adapting approaches to meet diverse learning needsPlan, assess, and monitor pupil progress, contributing to Individual Education Plans (IEPs), annual reviews, and reportsSupport pupils to build self-esteem, positive learning habits, and resilienceWork collaboratively with teachers, learning support assistants, therapists, and families to provide a holistic and joined-up educational experienceAssist in developing and delivering a curriculum that is accessible, meaningful, and tailored to each pupilPromote a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and ready to learnEngage in professional development, staff meetings, and wider school initiatives to continually enhance classroom practiceThis is an inspiring opportunity for someone who is genuinely committed to transforming the lives of pupils with SEN-encouraging growth, unlocking potential, and helping every child discover what they are truly capable of.

About Us

Ryecroft School is an independent day school in Walsall, providing specialist education for autistic children and young people aged 4-18 years.

We focus on meeting the unique learning needs of autistic pupils, including those with additional challenges such as learning disabilities and behaviours that may present as a result of their diagnoses. Our new school, which opened in September 2024, has a capacity for 60 pupils and is designed to support learners with autism and complex needs in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.

Ryecroft School is located in Walsall, a vibrant market town in the West Midlands. The school is well connected, situated just 9 miles north-west of Birmingham, 7 miles east of Wolverhampton, and 9 miles from Lichfield, offering easy access for families across the region.

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 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 AssurancePension 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 checksAnd 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 benefits100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily 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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