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Job title:  Secondary English Teacher
Location: Oakham Shires School, Rutland, LE15 6JB
Salary:     £39,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time
Start:        September 2026

UK applicants only. No sponsorship available

About the Role

Do you believe English has the power to unlock confidence, creativity and opportunity? At The Shires – Oakham, we're looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Secondary English Teacher to join our dedicated team and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people with Autism and additional needs.

As a Secondary English Teacher, you'll deliver engaging, creative and highly personalised lessons that support academic achievement while nurturing confidence, communication and independence.

Working closely with colleagues, families and our clinical team, you'll help create an autism-friendly learning environment where every pupil feels understood, valued and empowered to succeed.

No two days are ever the same, but every day offers the chance to make a genuine difference.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering engaging English lessons that inspire a love of reading, writing and communication
• Supporting pupils with Autism and additional needs to achieve their full potential
• Planning, assessing and monitoring progress to ensure outstanding outcomes
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists and families
• Using innovative and autism-specific teaching strategies to maximise engagement
• Setting ambitious targets and supporting pupils to achieve meaningful progress
• Creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
• Contributing to curriculum development and whole-school improvement initiatives

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Qualified with a Degree and UK QTS
• Passionate about English and inclusive education
• Experienced in working with young people with Autism, SEN and complex needs
• Creative, adaptable and able to inspire learners of all abilities
• A confident communicator who builds strong relationships
• Calm, resilient and positive when faced with challenges
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Dedicated to continuous professional development and excellence in teaching
• Full UK Driving Licence (Desirable)

About Us

Oakham Shires School is an independent SEN school, part of Options Autism, providing a nurturing environment for autistic children and young people with associated needs.

We support pupils to achieve outcomes within their EHCPs while developing communication, life skills, and accredited learning in English, Maths, and Science. Our values-driven approach, known as the Four C’s, promotes curiosity, confidence, courage, and strong communication skills.

Through a personalised, holistic curriculum, pupils are supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally as they prepare for adulthood.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone 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 Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the 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.

• 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
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

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. 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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