SEN Teacher

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 #teamOFG.

Job Title: SEN Teacher

Location: Kestrel House School, Crouch End, London N8 9EA
Salary: £39,000 – £43,000 per annum ( not pro rata )
Hours: 36 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Rota:

• Monday – Tuesday: 8:15am – 4:15pm
• Wednesday: 8:15am – 4:00pm
• Thursday: 8:15am – 3:45pm
• Friday: 8:15am – 3:30pm

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: December 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, Kestrel House School, part of Options Autism, is seeking a passionate and committed SEN Teacher to join our dedicated team.

About the Role

At Kestrel House School, we do more than teach—we inspire. We are looking for a passionate, innovative, and compassionate SEN Teacher to join our growing team and make a real, lasting difference in the lives of our pupils.

Here, every lesson is an opportunity to spark curiosity, nurture confidence, and empower our young people to embrace learning and life. You will be teaching pupils with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties, using your creativity and expertise to plan engaging, personalised lessons that build independence, resilience, and a love of learning.

Our teachers are supported to experiment, innovate, and bring their ideas to life. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with specialists, therapists, and families to provide a holistic learning experience. At Kestrel House, every child’s wellbeing, social development, and communication skills are just as important as their academic progress.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who is not only qualified and experienced but genuinely passionate about inclusive education. The ideal candidate:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK
• Has experience or a strong interest in working with pupils with SEND, particularly autism and complex needs
• Is creative, reflective, and adaptable, tailoring lessons to the individual learning styles of each pupil
• Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
• Is committed to ensuring that every pupil feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential

If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated, and innovative SEN Teacher looking to inspire, support, and challenge pupils to reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you. Join Kestrel House School from December 2025 and help us continue to make a profound difference in the lives of every pupil in our care.

About Us

Kestrel House School is a Special Educational Needs (SEN) School. We help educate and support pupils who have complex needs and specialise in the communication and learning challenges associated with Autism.

We want each pupil at Kestrel House School to achieve their own ambitions and to live fulfilling and productive lives. We want you to encourage everyone to achieve their potential and dream big, despite of any challenges you or they may face. This can be achieved by assisting and supporting the class teachers with the agreed learning plans, whilst also being responsible for safeguarding the pupils. This will include making sure they are healthy, safe and as comfortable as possible and assisting with the physical, emotional, educational and personal care needs for each individual.

The site is in London, Haringey Borough within Crouch End area, quite close to central London. The location has the advantage of easy access to public transport, having the over ground station located 5 to 10 min walk away from the school and a 2 bus stops right outside of the school front gates.

For over 19 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.

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 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
• Family 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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