Unqualified teacher

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Job Title:  Unqualified Teacher
Location:  Claystone School, Luton, LU1 4LL
Hours:       37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8:15am - 4:15pm
Salary:      Up to £33,600 per annum (Depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:         May 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Whether you’re a qualified teacher or someone eager to work toward QTS, this could be the perfect next step in your teaching career.

You’ll deliver high-quality, personalised education that inspires progress, builds confidence, and empowers each learner to thrive — all in line with School and Company policies, best practice, and regulatory standards.

You will:

• Plan, deliver, and teach individual pupils or small groups in accordance with the school’s curriculum framework and related policies
• Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress
• Contribute to and help implement school developments linked to the School Development Plan
• Promote the physical, educational, and moral development of pupils in line with Company policies
• Support the creation and implementation of tailored learning programmes that ensure appropriate and sustained progression
• Take responsibility for coordinating the teaching, development, assessment, and reporting of subjects and learning areas across key stages as agreed with the Headteacher

What We're Looking For

We’re seeking individuals who are:

• Qualified with GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Have experience supporting pupils with autism, SEMH, learning difficulties, or complex needs
• Communicate with confidence, clarity, and empathy
• Be flexible, solution-focused, and committed to personalised learning approaches
• Thrive in a collaborative environment and want to play an active role in shaping our school community

About Us 

Claystone School – a brand-new specialist school in Luton for autistic children aged 4–11, recently opened in January 2025.

Situated in Pepperstock, Luton, Claystone School is a small, independent setting supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a range of additional learning difficulties. We provide a nurturing environment where each child’s unique strengths and contributions are recognised and celebrated, helping them reach their full potential.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone 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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