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Science & Technology 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
• Subject: Science
• 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 looking for an inspiring and hands‑on Science & Technology Lead Teacher to champion a practical, real‑world STEM curriculum for students aged 11–19 with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. This role is ideal for an experienced teacher ready to take the next step into middle leadership within a supportive, person‑centred SEND environment.

What We’re Looking For

A practical STEM specialist who can:

• Lead engaging, hands‑on teaching in science, horticulture, food technology, design technology and other vocational pathways.
• Ensure safe, high‑quality delivery of practical subjects, including robust health and safety and risk assessments.
• Design accessible, functional science and technology programmes, including accreditation routes such as Functional Skills and vocational qualifications.

A skilled SEND practitioner with:

• Successful experience working with young people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and varied communication profiles.
• Strong understanding of sensory needs, regulation strategies, visual supports, concrete learning and approaches like SCERTS and trauma‑informed practice.
• Ability to adapt content and teaching approaches to ensure highly differentiated, person‑centred learning.
• A Practitioner who can:

• Lead STEM curriculum development across KS3–KS5, ensuring ambitious, meaningful progression.
• Coach and mentor colleagues through modelling, observation and supportive feedback.
• Build meaningful partnerships with families, external providers and local vocational organisations.

A committed professional who brings:

• Empathy, patience, resilience and a genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people with SEND.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A reflective, collaborative leadership style and openness to feedback.
• Enthusiasm for making STEM accessible, engaging and relevant to real‑world learning.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Oak Lodge?

• 1 day per week dedicated leadership time to develop your specialism.
• Dedicated HLTA support for form tutor and pastoral responsibilities.
• A therapeutic, person‑centred environment with small classes and high staff‑to‑student ratios.
• Strong leadership support from Assistant Headteachers and the Deputy Headteacher.
• Excellent SEND‑specific CPD and genuine career progression opportunities across Barnet Special Education 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 Information Pack Science and Tech Lead OLS.pdf - 308 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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