ABOUT US

Our new Options school – Penny Tree School – will have capacity for 60 pupils and is expected to open in the near future.
At Penny Tree School, you’ll be part of a supportive and visionary leadership team at the very start of an exciting journey. Backed by the expertise of Options Autism and Outcomes First Group, you’ll have access to a wide network of senior leaders, professional development pathways, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact—not only on the school but on the lives of the pupils we serve.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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.

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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Key Skills Required:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status is desirable
• Have a background of delivering teaching at a good or outstanding leve

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Headteacher.
To teach a range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the school’s curriculum.
In consultation with the Head of School/Head of School undertake other identified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school’s curriculum.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:

• To teach a variety of general subjects across the national curriculum to students aged between; 7-11, primarily KS2 in the morning sessions.
• To be a form tutor for students to support them in their education.
• To teach aspects of our vocational curriculum in the afternoon sessions.

Key Skills Required:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status is desirable
• Have a background of delivering teaching at a good or outstanding level