At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). 4DWW will be rolled out withinour school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG! Job title:          SEN Food Technology and RSHE Teacher Location:         Waterloo Lodge School, Chorley, Lancashire Salary:            From £30,000 per annum Hours:             40 hours per week; Monday - Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm Contract:         Permanent, Term Time Only Closing Date:  14th October 2024 Interviews:      18th October 2024 *ECT applicants are welcome to apply* As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a SEN Teacher to join our close-knit team at Waterloo Lodge School located in Chorley, Lancashire. About the role Under the reasonable direction of the Deputy Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, carry out the professional duties of a schoolteacher as set out in the current School policies. Uphold the professional code of the General Teaching Council. Teach in accordance with the ethos, organisation and policies of the school as a fully committed member of the teaching team and as detailed in the specific duties and core standards below. Areas of Responsibilities&Key Tasks Be responsible for the learning and the achievement of all pupils in the class(es) ensuring equality of opportunity for all; Planning and preparing schemes of work and lesson plans; Create a purposeful learning environment; Teaching, according to individual educational needs, the pupils assigned to him/her, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils in school and elsewhere; Teach engaging and motivating lessons informed by well-grounded expectations of learners and designed to raise levels of attainment; Know how to make effective personalised provision/effectively provide differentiated tasks for those they teach; Qualifications Required Degree level with QTS/QTLS Secondary or Primary teacher with over two years teaching experience (highly desirable) Driving Licence (desirable) About us Waterloo Lodge is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 11 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes FirstGroup, 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? 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 And that’s not all, 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 positiveimpact 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. *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, givingyou more time to do the things that make you happy. #1