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Join Our Team as a SEN Teacher!\n At Avonside School, we believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work. If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people, this is the opportunity for you! Job Details\n\n • Location: Avonside School, Bristol BS4 5PS\n, • Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.00pm\n, • Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)\n, • Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only\n, • Start Date: November 2026\n, • Eligibility: UK applicants only – no sponsorship available\nAbout the Role\n We are on the lookout for an exceptional SEN Teacher who is dedicated to inspiring and nurturing students with additional needs. If you believe that every child deserves the chance to thrive, this could be the perfect next step in your career! \n In this role, you will: \n\n • Create engaging, personalized learning experiences that spark curiosity and build confidence.\n, • Recognize each student's unique strengths and adapt your teaching to support meaningful progress.\n, • Help shape a new school from the ground up, influencing the curriculum and contributing to our vision of inclusivity.\nYour Responsibilities\n\n, • Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that inspire students and support excellent progress.\n, • Adapt teaching to meet the individual needs of learners with a range of additional and complex needs.\n, • Plan, develop, and review schemes of learning across your curriculum area.\n, • Monitor student progress, using assessment to identify interventions and celebrate achievements.\n, • Lead the development of your subject area, ensuring teaching remains creative and innovative.\n, • Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and develop the curriculum.\n, • Support colleagues through training and sharing effective teaching strategies.\n, • Work closely with the Exams Officer to ensure accurate qualification entries.\n, • Teach across a range of subjects as needed to support the school's curriculum.\n, • Collaborate with therapists, Learning Support Assistants, families, and the multidisciplinary team for a holistic approach to education.\nWhat We're Looking For\n\n, • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).\n, • Experience teaching within an educational setting.\n, • Ability to confidently plan, deliver, and adapt engaging lessons for diverse learning needs.\n, • Passion for inclusive education and belief in every child's potential.\n, • Creativity, flexibility, and commitment to personalized learning experiences.\n, • Strong relationship-building skills with students, families, and colleagues.\n, • Enjoyment of collaborative work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.\n, • Full UK Driving Licence.\nAbout Us\n Avonside School is a brand-new specialist school in Bristol for young people with SEMH, autism, and associated needs. We prioritize wellbeing, personal growth, and academic progress, offering hands-on vocational pathways in various fields. \n At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialized education for learners who require a deeper level of understanding and support than mainstream education can offer. We are proud to be part of OFG Education, recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for six consecutive years. Why Join Us?\n We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students is paramount. Benefits Include:\n\n • Life Assurance\n, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions\n, • Mental health support and physical health checks\n, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) with health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits\n, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme\n, • Critical illness cover\n, • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support\n\n We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Join us in making a difference!