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Drive Highways Infrastructure for North and West Northamptonshire Councils – Join Kier as Site Manager

Kier Transportation is seeking a Site Manager to be based in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, delivering a diverse range of projects from critical maintenance to major civil engineering schemes for both North and West Northamptonshire Councils.

Can you imagine a world without transportation links via land, sea or air? Nor can we! Your journey is our journey, come and join us at Kier Transportation and make a difference. Supporting the movement of people, goods and equipment

Location : Brixworth, Northamptonshire – site based, 5 days per week
Hours : Full-time, 40 hours per week (Permanent)
Salary : £45,000 – £0,000 + ,900 annual car allowance + private healthcare + benefits

What Will You Be Responsible For?

As a Site Manager, you'll take ownership of a variety of works, including footpath reconstruction, carriageway resurfacing, surface treatments, drainage improvements, traffic signals, and structure repairs. Managing these projects on live public highways requires skill, foresight, and strong leadership.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Creating and championing a positive health and safety culture in line with Kier procedures
• Manage construction sites to programme and budget
• Interpret documents, scheme drawings and costing information in line with NEC4 contract requirements
• Ensuring the quality of work aligns with inspection and testing plans, scheme designs, and current specifications

• Compliance with the NEC4 change control procedures for early warnings and compensation events

What Are We Looking For?

This Site Manager opportunity is suited to a motivated, organised individual with a passion for highways infrastructure and a commitment to safety and quality.

This role of Site Manager is great for you if you have:

• HNC (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering

• Proven NEC contract management experience
• NRSWA Supervisor certification
• 12D Traffic Management and SMSTS qualifications
• A full UK driving licence (essential for this site-based role)

Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here .

Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here .

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

#LI-JB2

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

We're looking for a Senior Contracts Manager to join our Transportation team based in Brackley, Northamptonshire, supporting the General Manager by providing strong leadership and expertise to deliver the requirements of the utilities framework on HS2 across the full EKFB section.

Can you imagine a world without transportation links via land, sea, or air? Nor can we! Your journey is our journey — come and join us at Kier Transportation and help make a difference by supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment.

Location: Brackley, Northamptonshire – travel to the office required with some remote working available
Hours: Permanent, Full-time, 45 hours per week – some flexibility on hours is available, so feel free to discuss this with us.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Senior Contracts Manager, you'll be joining a highly skilled team working on a major project to divert all utilities across an 80km section of HS2. This is delivered under a framework agreement with multiple live schemes running simultaneously, requiring a strategic and organised approach.

Your day to day will include:

• Leading and managing the section's Contract Managers to ensure successful delivery of all schemes
• Coordinating resources and staff across the entire project to maximise efficiency
• Maintaining full commercial awareness of each work area, working closely with the Commercial Manager to secure favourable outcomes
• Attending and leading client and internal meetings, presenting performance updates and progress reports
• Reviewing project programmes and developing strategies to drive completion and progress

What are we looking for?

This role of Senior Contracts Manager is ideal if you have:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of utilities
• A valid CSCS card
• A full UK driving licence

Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here .

Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here .

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

#LI-JB2

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

We're looking for a Drainage Supervisor to join our Transportation team in Brixworth, Northamptonshire. In this position, you will support the Network Manager in planning and overseeing a programme of works on behalf of our client. You will also take responsibility for ensuring full compliance with Kier's Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental procedures.

Can you imagine a world without transportation links via land, sea or air? Nor can we! Your journey is our journey, come and join us at Kier Transportation and make a difference. Supporting the movement of people, goods and equipment. 

Location : Brixworth, Northamptonshire – site based 5 days per week

Hours : Permanent Fulltime 40 hours per week

Salary : £32,760 - £5,430 per year + k annual car allowance + benefits

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Drainage Supervisor you'll work closely with designers and engage with the public to identify potential drainage issues finding practical and cost-efficient solutions.

Your day to day will include:

• Design plan and schedule works programmes
• Assist in ensuring that key business targets and Key Performance Indicators are achieved and wherever possible exceeded
• Ensure works comply with the NEC 4 contract terms
• Collaborate with the Asset Management Team to ensure cost effective highways maintenance solutions are delivered for all Northamptonshire highways stakeholders

What are we looking for?

This role of Drainage Supervisor is great if you:

• Hold a HNC or ONC in Civil Engineering and Site Managers Safety Training Scheme – CITB, 12D M7 Lantra and IOSHH or NEBOSH certification
• Experience working within the Local authority Highways sector including new build; maintenance and improvement works
• Traffic Management Act and all other acts relating to working on the public highway

Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here .

Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here .

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

#LI-JB2

Join Us as a Construction Manager in Brixworth, Northamptonshire

We are currently seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our team in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, where you will lead the development and delivery of a diverse portfolio of core schemes and major projects for both North and West Northamptonshire Councils.

At Kier Transportation, we understand that infrastructure is the backbone of society. Whether it's by land, sea, or air, the movement of people and goods shapes our world. That's why we're committed to delivering essential highways services that make everyday journeys safer and more efficient.

Location : Brixworth, Northamptonshire – Site based, 5 days per week
Hours : Full-time, 40 hours per week (Permanent)
Salary : £58,000 – £2,000 + ,900 annual car allowance + private healthcare + benefits

About the Role :

As Construction Manager, you will be responsible for the successful planning, mobilisation, and delivery of highway improvement projects in line with NEC4 contract terms. This role requires a high level of coordination across design teams, subcontractors, stakeholders, and the wider Kier project team.

You will ensure that all work is delivered to the highest standards of health and safety, quality, and environmental compliance, while maintaining programme and budgetary control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and implementation of Construction Phase Plans
• Act as Principal Contractor on site, managing subcontractor delivery
• Coordinate with project managers, designers, and commercial teams to ensure smooth project progression
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities in line with NEC4 requirements
• Ensure site compliance with Chapter 8 requirements and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
• Champion Kier's SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) standards on every project

About You :

This Construction Manager position is suited to an experienced construction professional with a background in civil engineering and a strong grasp of highways infrastructure delivery. Full UK Driving Licence (essential for site travel).

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• HNC (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering
• Proven experience managing projects under NEC4 contracts
• Valid NRSWA Supervisor accreditation
• 12D Traffic Management qualification
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification

Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here .

Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here .

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

#LI-JB2

We're looking for a Site Manager to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team based in Lincoln 

Location : Lincoln/ travel to sites in the surrounding area 

Hours : 45 hours per week – some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

In this role, you will be working on the Anglian Water contract part of the IOS team (integrated operational solutions). The team work across multiple disciplines including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation on water recycling solutions and the clean water base. We incorporate new construction, replacements, or repairs spanning across the Anglian Water region.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Site Manager, you'll be working within the clean water team, to be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of site work, focusing specifically on SHEQ, time and cost.

Your day to day will include:

• Work closely with the Resource Manager to manage direct labour and supply chain teams, to ensure all construction activities are provided in compliance with the scheme deliverables
• Overall responsibility for Health & Safety on sites, including managing any issues, paperwork and toolbox talks
• Oversee the management of multiple concurrent projects by proactively managing site based supervisors and delivery teams

What are we looking for?

This role of Site Manager is great for you if you hold:

• Experience within the water/ civils/ construction industry
• Sound commercial & contractual awareness
• Good understanding and knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM regulations
• Full driving licence 

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here.

There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here .

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

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:  The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington, Oakham LE15 8LY

Salary:      Up to £35,000.00 per annum

Hours:       37.5 hours per week, Mon to Thurs 8.30am – 4.30pm, Fri 8.30am – 4.00pm

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an SEN Teacher to join our close-knit team at The Grange Therapeutic School, part of Acorn Education.

About the role

As a dynamic and motivated qualified teacher, you already have a passion for making a difference in the lives of pupils. In this role, you will have every opportunity to live up to this ambition, responding to the needs of individuals with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs, helping them flourish and thrive.

You will plan and deliver engaging learning on a daily basis, developing exciting and innovative methods that stimulate interest and excitement in the classroom. Working as a Teacher with us is not your average teaching role. At Outcomes First Group you are able to work creatively, making the most of all the extensive resources and expert support we have available.

You will observe, monitor and assess our students, making sure their personal development and wellbeing are as important as the academic curriculum.

Who we are looking for

You will be a passionate teacher and a great communicator, as comfortable talking to pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs as you are with contributing to the school’s vision and direction.

Our schools are unique environments, each one having its own special atmosphere and range of opportunities and resources. Our teachers enjoy becoming part of their school’s ‘family’, exploring the potential of the building and environment and getting to know the brilliant pupils in our care.

You will enjoy building these caring relationships as well as liaising with fellow professionals, whether they are colleagues in the same school or they work in the pupils’ s previous educational establishments.

Requirements 

• UK QTS or equivalent.
• Experience in working within an education setting.
• Experience in planning, delivering and teaching lessons.

About Us

The Grange Therapeutic School is an independent school for students aged 8 -18 years with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Our school is based in a Victorian country house near Oakham with stunning views and fantastic facilities to develop not only the educational, but also the social and emotional needs of our pupils. With access to woods and lakes on site, the school has an ethos about delivering a personalised curriculum tailored to, and driven by, the individuals. Behaviour is currently rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted.

We need hardworking, pupil centred staff who are resilient and willing to go the extra mile. In return we offer significant investment in your professional development, a supportive staff group and opportunities for progression.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. 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 Acorn Education?

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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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:   Teacher

Location:   Oakham Shires School, Rutland, LE15 6JB 

Salary:       Up to £39,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours:       37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Contract:   Permanent, Term Time only 

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. 

Interviews to take place on Tuesday 7th October

We are looking for a teacher with subject lead experience to join our team at Oakham Shires School.

About the role

Experience of closing the gaps for disadvantaged and SEND pupils would be beneficial as you would be supporting autistic teenagers that have struggled throughout their school journey to achieve their academic and life goals.

Class groups are small allowing you to focus on each pupil’s needs; all of our pupils are treated as an individual, one size does not fit all and we recognise that in our approach to learning by adapting our teaching to meet individual needs.  A knowledge and understanding of autism and developmental trauma would be beneficial.  We use an “in their own time and space” philosophy to support our pupils to navigate their lives. We focus on understanding behaviour for communication and use this to help support their social and emotional development. We have a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.

We need teachers who have a passion for working with pupils, have a compassionate, caring manner and a mature, non-judgemental approach to life. You will be a clear communicator and resilient.

At Oakham Shires, we have a maximum of 6 pupils per class with adult support therefore reducing paperwork and we allocate 7½ hours per week of non-contact time for training, PPA, meetings, etc. Staff enjoy a cooked lunch with pupils each day and time is set aside to focus on staff wellbeing.

Qualifications required: QTS.

This role is not suitable for an ECT.

About the school

Oakham Shires School is an Independent SEN School, part of the Options Autism group.

Students are supported to achieve their Outcomes within their Education Health Care Plan, develop life skills, and achieve accreditations in Maths, English and Science

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to students, young people 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?

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 positive impact on the lives of others.

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.

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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How would you like to be 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.

We’re proud to be taking part in a 4-Day Working Week Trial, meaning you could work one day less a week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. 

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

SEN Teacher – Meadows View School, Stamford ?
Location: Meadows View School, Stamford, PE9 2JL
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum (depending on experience – not pro rata )
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2025
Eligibility: UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed SEN Teacher to join our team at Meadows View School, part of the Options Autism family.

In this role, you will plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons tailored to meet the individual needs of pupils with a variety of complex needs. You’ll play a key role in helping young people thrive academically, emotionally, and socially—empowering them to build incredible futures.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering meaningful education in a therapeutic setting. Your approach will be calm, engaging, and adaptable, always focused on supporting each learner to reach their full potential.

What We're Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience teaching in an SEN/SEMH setting or supporting pupils with complex additional needs
• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent
• Can plan and deliver fun, engaging, and differentiated lessons
• Are confident in using a therapeutic approach and believe in a trauma-informed, person-centred teaching style
• Are resilient, compassionate, and motivated by helping young people succeed

About us

Our New Options Autism School is a specialist school  caters for young people aged 5-11 with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs. The school has capacity for 25 pupils and opened in Easter 2025.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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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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: Secondary Maths Teacher

Location : Oakham Shires School, Rutland, LE15 6JB
Salary : Up to £39,000 per annum (depending on experience — not pro rata)
Hours : 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Contract : Permanent, Term Time Only
Eligibility : This role does not offer sponsorship

Please Note :

• Interviews will be held on Tuesday 7th October

About the Role

As part of our continued growth, we’re looking for a passionate and skilled Secondary Maths Teacher to join our close-knit team at Oakham Shires School, part of Options Autism.

You'll be responsible for delivering GCSE Maths, supporting students across the school, and leading the subject as a Maths Subject Lead.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of autistic pupils who have struggled in mainstream education and need a tailored, compassionate approach.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Teaching Maths up to GCSE level in small class groups (max. 6 pupils)
• Supporting learners with autism and developmental trauma, helping close gaps in learning
• Leading on the Maths curriculum and supporting cross-school development
• Adapting lessons to meet a wide range of abilities and individual needs
• Creating a calm, supportive, and engaging classroom environment
• Working with a team of passionate educators and therapists to help every child thrive

What We’re Looking For

• QTS / BEd / PGCE or equivalent
• Proven experience of teaching Maths at GCSE level
• Experience supporting SEN and/or disadvantaged learners
• A compassionate, calm, and emotionally intelligent approach
• Understanding of autism, trauma-informed practices, and behaviour as communication
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team

This role is not suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

About Us

Oakham Shires School is an Independent SEN School, part of the Options Autism group.

Students are supported to achieve their Outcomes within their Education Health Care Plan, develop life skills, and achieve accreditations in Maths, English and Science

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to students, young people 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 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.

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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