Class Teacher (part-time 0.6)

The Woodlands School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PU

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary: MPS + Plus 2-point SEN allowance
• Additional allowances:

  Salary: MPS + Plus 2-point SEN allowance

Class Teacher (part-time 0.6) job summary

Class Teacher (part-time 0.6)

Salary: MPS + Plus 2-point SEN allowance

Start date: 1st September 2026

The reason you became a teacher matters here.

At The Woodlands School, the difference you make isn’t just seen — it’s transformative. If you believe that every young person deserves to be understood, valued and celebrated, and that being unique should be championed, then you may have just found your next chapter.

We are an all-age (Reception to Year 14) special school for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social Communication Difficulties, many with associated learning needs. Across our three campuses in Milton Keynes, every student has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and every student is known, supported and encouraged to thrive.

This role is based within our Primary Campus, where relationships, consistency and creativity are at the heart of everything we do.

What makes this role special?

Success here isn’t defined by a single outcome. It’s seen in the small steps, the breakthroughs, the confidence-built day by day.

You will:

• Develop a deep understanding of each student — how they think, communicate and engage

• Adapt teaching creatively across the curriculum to unlock potential

• Create a classroom where curiosity is sparked and confidence grows

• Celebrate progress in all its forms, every single day

We’re looking for someone who:

• Puts the welfare, safeguarding and success of every child first

• Has high expectations and believes every student can achieve

• Is reflective, resilient and ready to adapt

• Understands that strong relationships are the foundation of learning

• Wants to make a genuine, lasting difference

Experience in SEN is welcome but not essential. What matters most is your mindset. If you are ready to step into special education, we will invest in you with high-quality training and ongoing support.

What we offer

We know that exceptional teaching comes from feeling supported, valued and inspired. That’s why we provide:

• Protected PPA time, with flexibility to work from home

• A comprehensive wellbeing package (including counselling, physiotherapy, financial advice and menopause support)

• High-quality CPD and specialist SEN training

• A supportive, friendly and dedicated team which is multidisciplinary

• Free on-site parking

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

• Visits to the school are warmly encouraged — the best way to understand us

• The Woodlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required.

• We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

For information or to arrange a visit to the school please contact: karen.thomson@twsmk.co.uk

Deadline: 9am Wednesday 13th May 2026

Interviews Wednesday 20th May 2026

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

The Walnuts School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school follows safer recruitment procedures and all staff are subject to enhanced Criminal Records Bureau checks.

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 The Woodlands School

• School type: Special school, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 233 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Woodlands School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-walnuts-school

An all age special school for children and young people with Autism or Social Communication Difficulties

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