Class Teacher

Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre, London, N20 0DH

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  February 2027 or sooner

• Closing date

  19 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (639)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £39,196.00 - £58,120.00 Annually (Actual) MPS1-UPS3 + SEN point £2,885

Class Teacher job summary

Would you like to work in this exciting inspirational special school?

If you would, then we would like to hear from enthusiastic, inspirational, creative and highly motivated teachers. Previous experience of working in a special needs setting is desirable but not essential. If you want to teach in a welcoming, joyful school community and you share our passion and determination to unlock the potential in every pupil, then we have the ideal teaching role for you!

If you are appointed to a teaching role with us, we guarantee that you will be well supported. You will receive a structured process of induction and will benefit from the collective support of an experienced network of colleagues.

From all staff we expect commitment to the school and a desire to improve and excel. Further information about the responsibilities of the role can be found in the attached job description. We also welcome visits to the school for prospective candidates.

We can offer you:

The opportunity to work with the most rewarding and inspiring children

A committed and knowledgeable staff community who are willing to share their knowledge and skills with anyone who has a desire to learn

A comprehensive induction programme for new staff, followed by access to extensive SEND specific professional development and training

Teaching teams who work collaboratively

A commitment to the wellbeing of staff and pupils, including staff led wellbeing initiatives

Part of a dynamic diverse special school with opportunities for career development and progression

The chance to make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of children and their families

Flexible working options are available and pay will be adjusted accordingly.

Oakleigh School and the Acorn Early Years Centre are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS and all checks in relation to KCSIE will be carried out.

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

Oakleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff are required to have an enhanced DBS.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 2 to 11
• Size: 176 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakleigh-school-acorn-assessment-centre

Oakleigh School is a primary special school based in Barnet, London.

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