Class Teacher
Oaklands School, Hounslow, TW3 4BX39 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £37,870 – 50,474
Additional allowances
SEN depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Oaklands is an outstanding special school serving the London Borough of Hounslow that provides specialist education to students with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple difficulties and autism aged 4-19. We have a Primary school (New Oaks), and a Secondary school (High Oaks). We are based across two different sites with both our school buildings offering state-of-the-art facilities for our students. We are currently looking for a Class Teacher to join our secondary department in September 2026 as we continue to expand our provision. We are eager to meet both experienced teachers and teachers at the beginning of their career who can join us in providing the best education possible for our students to prepare them for their lives. We believe that all of our students are capable of making outstanding progress and we want to appoint individuals who share our belief. Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role and the skills/experience required. Only applicants with QTS will be considered.
What the school offers its staff
We value our employees and offer excellent training and support along with a pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and other well-being benefits. Oaklands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work at the school is expected to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory fully enhanced DBS check and references being received in a timely manner. Social media checks will be carried out for all shortlisted applicants prior to the interview.
Details of this post are available on the school’s website: www.oaklands.hounslow.sch.uk Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact HR for an appointment on hr@oaklands.uk.net or by calling the school on 020 8560 3569 (option 3). If you believe you have what it takes and would like to join our friendly and supportive team, please complete and email the application form to HR@oaklands.uk.net Please ensure that you explain clearly in your application how you meet the person specification. Closing Date: 9am Monday 13th April 2026 Interview Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2026 Start Date: September 2026 Pay Scale: MPS1 – MPS6
Plus SEN Points (dependent upon relevant SEN experience).
Actual Salary: £37,870 – 50,474
Contract Type: Full time and permanent
Successful candidates will need to attend a pre-employment induction including safeguarding assessment.
CV’s will not be accepted. No Agencies Please
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Oaklands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, teaching and non-teaching (including temporary and supply staff), governors and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful applicants for all vacancies will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Oaklands School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 267 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oaklands School website
- Email address
- hr@oaklands.uk.net
- Phone number
- 0208 560 3569
Oaklands is an ‘outstanding’ special school serving the London Borough of Hounslow that provides specialist education to students with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple difficulties and autism aged 4-19.
We have a Primary school (New Oaks), and a Secondary school (High Oaks). We are based across two different sites with both our school buildings offering state of the art facilities for our students and we serve a socially and ethnically diverse population, with children coming from within Hounslow and the surrounding Boroughs.
Arranging a visit to Oaklands School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@oaklands.uk.net.
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