Food Technology SEND Teacher
Oakwood Academy, Eccles, Lancashire, M30 9DY19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
3 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
13 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main pay scale
Additional allowances
SEN1
What skills and experience we're looking for
Oakwood Academy is seeking a passionate and committed Food Technology Teacher to join our talented and vibrant team in September 2025.
We are a successful special school for pupils aged 9–19 years with a range of moderate and/or complex learning difficulties, including autism and associated communication or social needs. Part of Kings Academy Trust, we benefit from working closely with other schools across the MAT, offering excellent opportunities for collaboration and professional development.
Ofsted has judged Oakwood Academy as ‘Outstanding’ in its four most recent inspections (most recently in January 2024). We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in a nurturing environment, supported by cutting-edge facilities and a dedicated team of staff.
This role would suit a proactive and innovative teacher with a passion for delivering exciting, practical learning experiences in Food Technology. You will teach pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, adapting learning to meet individual needs and supporting all learners to achieve their full potential.
At Oakwood Academy we understand the enormous responsibility of preparing our pupils for their future lives. Our hope is that we can help children to become responsible citizens who will make a positive contribution to our ever changing society.
The school is also part of a MAT, which will provide opportunities to work alongside colleagues in other schools. We welcome applications from both ECT’s and experienced teachers alike.
We welcome applications from:
- ECTs looking for their first role in an outstanding SEND school
- Experienced teachers seeking a rewarding new challenge
- Mainstream teachers with a passion for inclusive education and a desire to specialise in SEND
At Oakwood Academy, we understand the enormous responsibility of preparing our pupils for their future lives. Our goal is to nurture responsible citizens who can contribute positively to an ever-changing society.
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
- Friendly, well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils eager to learn
- A leadership team committed to staff development and pupil outcomes
- Supportive parents and carers
- Planning and collaboration opportunities within a strong teaching and learning team
- A dedicated, motivated staff team who value teamwork and positive relationships
- A multi-academy trust with opportunities to work with colleagues across other schools
Commitment to safeguarding
At Oakwood Academy we are committed to Safeguarding the welfare of all our students.
We have a pastoral responsibility and are legally obliged to pass on concerns about child welfare to Children’s Services as per the Salford Safeguarding Children's partnership.
. Oakwood Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children on our roll. Oakwood Academy fully recognises the contribution it can make to protect children and support pupils in school and beyond.
All staff have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn. All staff are trained in safeguarding procedures.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to enquiries@oakwoodacademy.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Oakwood Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 9 to 19
- School size
- 315 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oakwood Academy website
- Email address
- enquiries@oakwoodacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01614649951
Oakwood Academy is a special school for pupils aged 9-19 years who have a range of moderate and/or complex learning difficulties, we are part of Kings Academy Trust.
At Oakwood Academy we encourage pupils to respect the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
Moral Purpose
“We are united in the belief that together we can inspire all learners to dream, persevere and achieve so that we can change lives for the better now and for future generations to come.”
Arranging a visit to Oakwood Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@oakwoodacademy.co.uk.
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