Teacher

Bardwell School, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4RZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  19 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Range + 1 SEN Allowance
• Additional allowances:

  Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Range + 1 SEN Allowance

Teacher job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs? We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Teacher to join our team.

The role

• A great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team.
• Ensure all pupils in their care within the academy receive an exciting, effective and appropriate education
• Be active in promoting our visions and values and supporting our ethos for achievement for all and high standards.
• Monitor, assess, and report on teaching quality, learning, and classroom management.
• Provide differentiated work to meet individual student needs.
• Maintain curriculum planning and review cycles in line with school policies.
• Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all students.

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to maximise the use of ICT for both teaching and professional duties
• Excellent communication skills at all levels both verbal and written
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Experience planning for and teaching pupils with SEN
• Experience with school improvement and monitoring

If you are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of students with special educational needs and are eager to join a dynamic and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete the online application via the My New Term portal,

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CV’s cannot be accepted and you will need to complete an online application form to be considered for this position

• Closing Date: 19 February 2026 at 12am

• Interviews to be held: 26 February 2026

For more information about this role can be found in our candidate information pack.

At The Gallery Trust, inclusion is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcome, respected, and supported throughout our recruitment process. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or have any additional needs that may require adjustments at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. We are very happy to talk with you about what would help you feel comfortable and able to perform at your best. This might include providing information in alternative formats, allowing extra time, or making practical adjustments to the process. You can contact our recruitment team in confidence at application@thegallerytrust.co.uk or by calling 01865 557004. We are here to help and would love to hear from you.

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.

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

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bardwell School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 118 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bardwell School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bardwell-school

Bardwell School is a community special school for children aged 2 – 19 years with severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties. The school has 105 pupils on roll, following recent expansion of the school buildings.

We are passionate about students at Bardwell having their abilities recognised and celebrated, whilst receiving an excellent education. The staff team is committed to very high standards in relation to every aspect of our pupils’ education. The school is values led, with every decision underpinned by its principles and values. These values include a positive reinforcement approach to behaviour management and a non-label led, individualised approach to planning and delivering learning for all students.

Bardwell School is a member of The Gallery Trust, an expanding Special Needs Multi Academy Trust, which is dedicated to improving outcomes for SEND learners in Oxfordshire. The Trust has a national reputation for excellence and is influential in the development of SEND strategy in the county. With six academies currently in the Trust, our aim is to build a community of eight to ten special schools over the next five years.

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