Primary Teacher

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Job Title:  Primary Teacher
Location:  Kestrel House School, Crouch End, London N8 9EA
Salary:      Up to £51,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.15am-4.15pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time
Start:        January 2027
UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

About the Role

Are you a passionate and creative Primary Teacher looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?

At Kestrel House School, you'll have the opportunity to transform the lives of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism and associated learning differences, helping them rediscover a love of learning and achieve more than they ever thought possible.

This is far more than a teaching role. With small class sizes, specialist resources and the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team, you'll have the time, flexibility and autonomy to deliver engaging, personalised learning that meets every child's individual needs. Every breakthrough, every milestone and every success is celebrated, making this a hugely rewarding place to teach.

You'll build strong, trusting relationships, nurture confidence and resilience, and help pupils develop the skills they need to succeed both in school and beyond. If you're looking for a role where your creativity, compassion and expertise are valued, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative and personalised lessons that inspire every pupil to achieve their full potential.
• Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of individual learning needs, ensuring every child can access the curriculum and experience success.
• Create a calm, structured and nurturing classroom where pupils feel safe, supported and motivated to learn.
• Build positive relationships that develop confidence, resilience, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Monitor, assess and celebrate pupil progress, using assessment to inform future learning and maximise outcomes.
• Develop and review personalised learning plans, EHCP outcomes and individual targets.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists, families and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide consistent, holistic support.
• Champion safeguarding and promote the welfare of every child, maintaining the highest standards of professional practice.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Is passionate about helping children with additional needs achieve their full potential.
• Can deliver creative, engaging and highly personalised learning that inspires confidence and curiosity.
• Is patient, resilient and skilled at building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Is committed to inclusion, innovation and delivering outstanding outcomes for every child.
• Is eager to continue developing professionally within specialist education.

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, 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 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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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