Class Teacher

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

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  13 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full 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 job summary

Class Teacher

Salary MPS + Plus 2-point SEN allowance

Start date: 1st September 2026

Full-time

The positive impact you can have on a young person’s life is likely to be the reason you became an educator. At The Woodlands School, that impact will be greater than you could have imagined. If you share our ethos and values and believe ‘being unique should be celebrated’ and want to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students, then we are the school for you.

The Woodlands School is an all-age (Reception to Year 14) special school for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Social Communication Difficulties with associated learning difficulties. We operate across three campuses in Milton Keynes, all our students have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

We are proud of our inclusive, nurturing environment where individuality is celebrated and every achievement is recognised.

This post will be based within our Secondary Campus. However, many of our students are working at primary developmental levels. As a result, our model combines the structure of a secondary setting with a primary-style timetable.

Teachers teach nearly all subjects to their class, similar to a primary school model, allowing for strong relationships, consistency and highly personalised learning. This role would therefore suit both secondary and primary-trained teachers.

Key to this role is developing a deep understanding of what engages each student — how they learn, what motivates them and how they communicate. You will use this knowledge to adapt teaching across the curriculum so that every student experience success, progress and enjoyment each day.

You will inspire curiosity, nurture confidence and bring learning to life across a broad range of subjects.

We are seeking an outstanding teacher who:

• Is dedicated to the welfare, safeguarding and achievement of every child

• Has high expectations and a commitment to enabling students to reach their full potential

• Is reflective, resilient and adaptable

• Understands that relationships are key to successful learning

• Wants to make a genuine and lasting difference

Experience in SEN is desirable but not essential. If you are enthusiastic and motivated to move into special education, we will provide high-quality training and ongoing support. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are warmly encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

We understand that great teaching happens when staff feel supported and valued. We offer:

• Protected PPA time, with the flexibility to take this at home

• A comprehensive Wellbeing Service, including counselling, physiotherapy, financial advice and menopause support

• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training

• A supportive, friendly and hardworking team

• Free on-site car parking

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities:

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.

The Woodlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

For information or to arrange a visit to the school please contact mike.russell@twsmk.co.uk

Deadline: 9am Monday 13th March 2026

Interviews : Wednesday 18th March 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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