We are seeking a passionate, dynamic, and dedicated ASN Primary Teacher to join our fantastic team at Maben House, part of Options Autism, for a fixed-term maternity cover position beginning in January 2026. If you believe in the power of tailored, pupil-centred learning and want to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

As an ASN Primary Teacher, you will deliver a creative, flexible, and therapeutic curriculum designed to support both academic progress and emotional development. You will work closely with a skilled multi-disciplinary team including therapists, teaching assistants, and families, ensuring that each pupil receives the care, support, and challenge they need to thrive.

Your teaching will combine structure, adaptability, and innovation — helping children re-engage with education and reach their full potential.

Deliver high-quality, individualised teaching across all primary subjects

Plan and adapt lessons to meet diverse learning needs and Education Plans (EHCPs / Child’s Plan)

Use trauma-informed and autism-friendly approaches to support engagement and progress

Set and maintain high expectations for learning, behaviour, and wellbeing

Track and assess academic and personal development in a meaningful, pupil-centred way

Collaborate with therapists, families, and support staff to achieve joined-up support for each pupil

Create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment

Support the wider school curriculum through enrichment, outdoor learning, or thematic teaching

We’re looking for a teacher who is:

Essential:

Full GTCS registration (General Teaching Council for Scotland)

Experienced or confident in teaching pupils with autism and complex learning needs

Skilled at planning and differentiating learning to meet a range of abilities

Calm, resilient, and proactive in managing behaviour and building relationships

Committed to promoting inclusion, safety, and wellbeing at the heart of classroom practice

An excellent communicator and team player

Desirable:

Previous experience in ASN or special school settings

Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and therapeutic approaches to education

Familiarity with the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence (CfE), GIRFEC, and SHANARRI

Experience with positive behaviour support or de-escalation techniques

Maben House is purpose built with a separate education facility adjacent to the main house and is registered for up to ten young people aged 8 to 16 plus on admission.

Set in an idyllic location on the outskirts of Lochmaben, Maben House offers an excellent environment for a young person coming to terms with their life. Here social work and education staff combine as a professional team, where young people’s abilities are developed through a patient, individualistic approach that makes full use of existing skills and offers new experiences to widen and compliment their horizons.

The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each pupil’s potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding

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.

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.