SEND Primary Class Teacher
Oakwood Academy, Eccles, Lancashire, M30 9DY10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
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
Head of School: Mr D Jones
To start September 2026
Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs and disabilities?
Oakwood Academy is seeking a committed and creative SEND Primary Class Teacher to join our welcoming and inclusive special school community at Silver Street in Irlam. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a skilled and dedicated team delivering high-quality, personalised education to pupils with a range of SEND, including moderate learning difficulties, communication and interaction needs, and social, emotional and mental health needs.
About Us:
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 proud to be part of Kings Academy Trust.
Ofsted has judged the school as ‘Outstanding’ in its last four inspections, most recently in January 2024. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum for all pupils with cutting-edge facilities in a nurturing environment.
Oakwood Academy is a vibrant and supportive school community, where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive both academically and socially. We understand the enormous responsibility of preparing our pupils for their future lives. Our hope is that we can help children become responsible citizens who will make a positive contribution to our ever-changing society.
As part of a Multi-Academy Trust, staff also benefit from opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across other schools. We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers alike.
The Role:
You will lead a Key Stage 2, small class of Year 5 and 6 pupils with diverse SEND needs, supported by experienced teaching assistants. You will plan and deliver an engaging and accessible curriculum that meets the individual needs of your learners, fostering independence, communication, and social skills alongside academic progress.
The successful candidates will:
- Be excellent practitioners with the commitment and motivation to inspire pupils’ learning and development
- Be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation through imaginative and differentiated lessons which meet individual needs
- Have specific experience / interest in working with pupils with SEND
- Have the ability to foster good relationships with other staff, pupils, parents and the wider community
- Will have had experience of planning and delivering a wide range of National Curriculum subjects
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- Friendly, well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils eager to learn
- A leadership team that is committed to staff development and pupil outcomes
- Parents and carers who are supportive of their children's education
- Planning and working as part of a strong and established team
- An inclusive school striving for high standards of attainment for all.
- A dedicated and motivated staff team who strongly believe in team work and building positive relationships across the school
We welcome visits to our school, which can be arranged via our School Business Manager (Mrs Sarah Egan). Please contact enquiries@oakwoodacademy.co.uk to arrange.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
Flexible working opportunities
Further information about the job
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Oakwood Academy
- School type
- Academies, ages 9 to 19
- School size
- 333 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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