13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    23 October 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    10 October 2026

Important

This teaching role is at more than one school in the trust. You can find out more in schools overview.

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPR to UPR Outer London

Additional allowances

SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Come and be part of something special. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher with high expectations for all learners. You will have QTS, strong classroom practice, and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues. Experience of working with pupils with SEND, autism and complex needs is essential. We welcome applications from both early career teachers and experienced SEN teachers. Above all, you will be a reflective, resilient practitioner who is committed to helping every young person achieve their full potential.

What the school offers its staff

At Oak Lodge School, you'll be part of a welcoming and supportive team where your contribution is genuinely valued. We offer excellent professional development opportunities, small class sizes and the chance to make a real difference every day. You'll work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues, with the freedom to create engaging, personalised learning experiences that help every pupil thrive. In return, we offer a positive working environment, outstanding SEND expertise, Outer London pay, SEN Allowance and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and career development. Oak Lodge School is part of Barnet Special Education Trust, a community of specialist provisions where all staff feel happy, valued and supported.

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.
Please be aware that shortlisted candidates will be expected to attend interviews in the school, in person.

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.

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Additional documents

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About Barnet Special Education Trust

Type
Multi-academy trust
Phone number
02084446711

Oak Lodge School is a secondary special school in Barnet Special Education Trust for young people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

School Details

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 19
Size
190 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
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Arranging a visit to Barnet Special Education Trust

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

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