Teacher in Autism Spectrum Conditions

The Oaks Secondary School, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 August 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (154)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Salary MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  SEN1

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Oaks Secondary School is a large, vibrant special school for pupils aged 11–19 with a wide range of needs, including moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, and Autism Spectrum Conditions. The school has been judged Outstanding by Ofsted in its last four inspections and is proud of its strong, supportive, and nurturing ethos.

The Governors wish to appoint a committed, enthusiastic teacher to lead a static class of pupils with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC). The successful candidate will:

• Teach across a range of subjects
• Meet the diverse needs of pupils with ASC
• Work effectively with a skilled team of support staff
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
• Contribute to the wider life of the school

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers with a passion for working with young people with SEND.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and inclusive school community where staff wellbeing is valued.
• Opportunities for high quality CPD, training and career progression.
• Access to teacher pension benefits.
• A collaborative staff team with opportunities to share best practice.
• A commitment to work-life balance and staff wellbeing.
• Employee benefits available through Durham County Council, including discounts and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Family-friendly policies and wellbeing support.
• Competitive salaries in line with national and local authority pay arrangements.

We offer the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with SEND, working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team in a rewarding and supportive environment.

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

Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.  In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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.

Application Form - Guidance Notes (2024) (2) (2).docx - 209 KB (opens in new tab)

Info about the school - The Oaks (4).doc - 118 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Oaks Secondary School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 11 to 19
• Size: 349 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Oaks Secondary School website
• Email address: s.labron200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01388 827380
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-oaks-secondary-school

The Oaks Secondary School is a large, vibrant special school for pupils aged 11–19 with a wide range of needs, including moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, and Autism Spectrum Conditions. The school has been judged Outstanding by Ofsted in its last four inspections and is proud of its strong, supportive, and nurturing ethos.

Durham County Council is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online. 

As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure. 

Arranging a visit to The Oaks Secondary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.labron200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk.

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