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

Subject

PSHE

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPR/UPR Outer London

Additional allowances

SEN Allowance & TLR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Oak Lodge School is seeking a compassionate, skilled and forward‑thinking PSHE & RSE Lead Teacher to shape an empowering, inclusive curriculum for students aged 11–19 with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. You will lead statutory PSHE and Relationships & Sex Education across the school, designing accessible, age‑appropriate content that supports pupils’ wellbeing, safety, independence and personal development. Working closely with safeguarding leads and a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure students learn about healthy relationships, consent, emotional regulation, online safety and protective behaviours in ways that meet their individual communication and sensory needs.


What the school offers its staff

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND practitioner ready to step into middle leadership. With one dedicated leadership day each week, you will coach and mentor colleagues, develop high‑quality resources, embed whole‑school wellbeing approaches and create partnerships with external agencies. As part of a values‑led Trust, you’ll benefit from strong senior leadership support, dedicated HLTA assistance, small class sizes, specialist facilities and excellent professional development opportunities—all within a warm, therapeutic environment where every achievement is celebrated.

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. 

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Additional documents

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

Candidate Information Pack PSHE RSE Lead OLS.pdf - 305 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
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School website
Oak Lodge School website
Email address
vacancies@bsentrust.org
Phone number
02084446711
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Special Needs Academy 11-19 years

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

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