13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Summer Term 2026

  • Closing date

    23 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    9 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Leadership Pay Range Outer London (4 to 9)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced and outstanding SEN practitioner looking for your first leadership opportunity? Oak Lodge School is seeking a Key Stage Leader 14 to 19 years to join our dynamic team.

As part of Barnet Special Education Trust, Oak Lodge School is dedicated to delivering exceptional education and care for young people with special educational needs.

You will lead the 14-19 phase, ensuring our students receive an ambitious and tailored curriculum that prepares them for life beyond school. You will be a key member of the senior leadership team, drivinghigh standardsand positive outcomes for all.

We are looking for:

  • QTS/QTLS

  • An experiencedand outstandingSEN practitioner, ideally with secondary or post-16 experience.

  • Someone passionate about inclusion and supporting young people to achieve their best

  • A colleague ready to step into their first leadership role and make an impact

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and share our commitment to inclusive education, we would love to hear from you.


What the school offers its staff

Our secondary SEN setting provides a supportive and innovative environment where both students and staff can thrive.

What we offer:

  • A supportive and collaborative team environment

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

  • The chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people

  • A well-resourced school with a clear commitment to inclusive education

  • Leadership Pay Scale (Outer London STPC 2025)

  • Teacher Pension Scheme


Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Barnet Special Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. 

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Oak Lodge School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 19
School size
188 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02084446711

Special Needs Academy 11-19 years

Arranging a visit to Oak Lodge School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@bsentrust.org.

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