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Engagement for Emergent Learners Lead Teacher

Oak Lodge School, London, N2 0QY

39 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  29 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR Outer London
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance and TLR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Oak Lodge School is seeking a compassionate, skilled and innovative Lead Teacher for Engagement for Emergent Learners to champion outstanding provision for students with the most complex learning needs, including those with multiple disabilities, profound communication needs and highly individual sensory profiles. In this pivotal middle‑leadership role, you will design and lead highly personalised, sensory‑based learning pathways, create engaging and therapeutic learning environments, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team—therapists, specialist teachers, and support staff—to embed communication‑focused, holistic approaches that help our learners thrive.

You will be the driving force behind specialist curriculum development, alternative assessment methods, AAC‑focused practice, and staff coaching, ensuring colleagues feel confident and skilled in adapting teaching for our most complex learners.

What the school offers its staff

With one dedicated leadership day each week, a supportive senior leadership team, and the ongoing assistance of a dedicated HLTA, you will have the time and support needed to shape exceptional practice across the school. Your work will directly support students’ communication, engagement, emotional regulation and progression towards meaningful adult lives.

Oak Lodge offers a warm, therapeutic, person‑centred environment with small class sizes, high staffing ratios, excellent SEND‑focused CPD, and a strong culture of collaboration and wellbeing. This is an ideal role for an experienced SEND practitioner who is passionate about complex needs education and ready to take the next step into middle leadership within a values‑led, forward‑thinking Trust.

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

Barnet Special Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. 

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Candidate Info Pack Emergent Learners Lead OLS.pdf - 306 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oak Lodge School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 188 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oak Lodge School website
• Email address: vacancies@bsentrust.org
• Phone number: 02084446711
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oak-lodge-school

Special Needs Academy 11-19 years

Arranging a visit to Oak Lodge School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@bsentrust.org.

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