Class SEND teacher
Oakwood Academy, Eccles, Lancashire, M30 9DY25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
25 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
24 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Computing, English, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical education, Religious education, Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale
Additional allowances
SEN 1
What skills and experience we're looking for
To start September 2025.
We are seeking talented SEND Class Teachers to join our team at our brand new school, Acer Academy opening in September 2025. The roles will focus on delivering a range of lessons aligned with the Key Stage 3 and 4 National Curriculum, with the curriculum being adapted for lower attaining pupils as and when required. The curriculum will support the academic and personal development of our students with diverse learning needs; in particular Autism and Social and Emotional Mental Health.
Acer Academy is a new special school for pupils aged 11-16 years who have a diagnosis of Autism/SEMH; we are part of Kings Academy Trust.
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum for all pupils with cutting-edge facilities in a nurturing environment.
At Acer Academy we understand the enormous responsibility of preparing our pupils for their future lives. Our hope is that we can help children to become responsible citizens who will make a positive contribution to our ever changing society.
The school is also part of a MAT, which will provide opportunities to work alongside colleagues in other schools. We welcome applications from both ECT’s and experienced teachers alike.
We invite applications from excellent practitioners with primary or secondary SEND experience. The successful candidates will:
• Be excellent practitioners with the commitment and motivation to inspire pupils’ learning and development
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation through imaginative and differentiated lessons which meet individual needs
• Have specific experience / interest in working with pupils with SEND
• Have the ability to foster good relationships with other staff, pupils, parents and the wider community
• Will have had experience of planning and delivering a wide range of National Curriculum subjects with a focus on English, Maths and Science
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• Friendly, well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils eager to learn
• A leadership team that is committed to staff development and pupil outcomes
• Parents and carers who are supportive of their children's education
• Planning and working as part of a strong and established team
• An inclusive school striving for high standards of attainment for all.
• A dedicated and motivated staff team who strongly believe in team work and building positive relationships across the school
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
Further details about the role
Please note that this job vacancy is for Acer Academy which is a new school currently being built to open in September 2025. The school is a special school catering for secondary school pupils with Autism and SEMH needs.
Address - Acer Academy, Kintyre Avenue, Salford, M5 5DP
Commitment to safeguarding
At Oakwood Academy we are committed to Safeguarding the welfare of all our students.
We have a pastoral responsibility and are legally obliged to pass on concerns about child welfare to Children’s Services as per the Salford Safeguarding Children's partnership.
. Oakwood Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children on our roll. Oakwood Academy fully recognises the contribution it can make to protect children and support pupils in school and beyond.
All staff have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn. All staff are trained in safeguarding procedures.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to enquiries@kingsacademytrust.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Oakwood Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 9 to 19
- School size
- 315 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oakwood Academy website
- Email address
- enquiries@kingsacademytrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01614649951
Oakwood Academy is a special school for pupils aged 9-19 years who have a range of moderate and/or complex learning difficulties, we are part of Kings Academy Trust.
At Oakwood Academy we encourage pupils to respect the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
Moral Purpose
“We are united in the belief that together we can inspire all learners to dream, persevere and achieve so that we can change lives for the better now and for future generations to come.”
Arranging a visit to Oakwood Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@kingsacademytrust.co.uk.
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