Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Oak Wood Primary School, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4QH

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until staff member returns - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Requirements

Are you:

• Positive and passionate about working with pupils with SEN?
• A good or outstanding practitioner with experience of teaching pupils with SEND needs?
• A reflective practitioner who strives to offer a creative curriculum?
• A team player who can work as part of the multi-disciplinary team?
• A problem solver who likes to support pupils to overcome barriers?
• Committed to self-development and learning?
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• As a growing Multi Academy Trust we are looking for enthusiastic and skilled qualified teachers who are or aspire to be outstanding practitioners. We particularly welcome applications from teachers with experience of teaching in an Early years or primary setting who have the ability to transfer their skills to working with pupils who may have severe or complex learning difficulties, social and communication learning needs.We would also welcome applications from teachers who have experience in teaching in mainstream or specialist schools. We encourage outstanding ECT’S to apply for this position, as full training is provided. Please see the job description for details of the full requirements for the role.

What the school offers its staff

• A wonderful school with the most rewarding pupils and families.
• A nurturing group of staff, who are committed to helping pupils to achieve their potential.
• A strong ethos and collaborative working.
• Dedicated teaching assistants and pastoral support.
• A rigorous induction programme and opportunities for quality professional development.
• Close links within the local community

• Competitive remuneration package
• A generous defined benefit pension scheme
• Excellent continuous professional development
• Bespoke training and support from the Trust team to meet your needs
• We provide a supportive Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support
• Employee benefits scheme, offering discount on every day and lifestyle essentials.
• Free, onsite parking
• Subsidised eye care for extended users of VDU
• Gym memberships scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

• Health Cash Plan

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 apply by clickinghttps://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies

Alternatively please visit the Oak Wood Primary School website and click on ‘Job Vacancies’.

The closing date for applications is 9am, Friday 3rd July 2026.Interviews are likely to take place the following week.

If you would like to informally discuss this post, please contactblloyd@oakwoodschools.co.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will be taken through the Trust's vetting procedure.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks:
Childcare Disqualification
DBS
Medical
Online and social media
Prohibition from teaching

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher Job Description sept26.pdf - 218 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oak Wood Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• School size: 138 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oak Wood Primary School website
• Email address: blloyd@oakwoodschools.co.uk
• Phone number: +44 2476 740 907
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oak-wood-primary-school

Oak Wood Primary School is a thriving special school that caters for 140 primary pupils. All pupils have an ECHP and are supported through personalised curriculums. The above position offers an exciting, challenging and rewarding opportunity to be part of Central England Academy Trust. Oak Wood Primary School shares the same site with our sister school Oak Wood Secondary School. Both schools are oversubscribed generic special schools, meeting the educational needs of young people aged 3 to 19 and are independent of each other but work very closely towards ensuring that resources are fully utilised for maximum impact.

Arranging a visit to Oak Wood Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email blloyd@oakwoodschools.co.uk.

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