Teacher

Oakdale School, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5LD

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  6 May 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  7 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR/UPR + SEN 1 allowance
• Additional allowances:

  MPR/UPR + SEN 1 allowance

Teacher job summary

Are you a passionate, creative, and resilient teacher who wants to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs?

We are looking for a dedicated Teacher (MPR/UPR + SEN 1 allowance) to join our committed team at Oakdale School, a Special Needs Primary School in Tameside which is part of Kingfisher Learning Trust.

About the Role

As a class teacher, you will:

Inspire children by delivering high-quality, personalised learning experiences

Lead a supportive class team, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and able to thrive

Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals to secure the best possible outcomes for the children

Contribute to the wider development of the school community, promoting the values and ethos of the Trust and school in everything you do

Play a role in developing cognition and learning, driving innovation, and supporting staff development (unless an Early Career Teacher)

We are looking for someone who is:

A qualified teacher (QTS) with a genuine passion for SEN education

An excellent classroom practitioner who has high expectations for every learner

Reflective, adaptable and eager to grow through professional development

Skilled at building positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and the wider Trust team

Creative, resilient, and committed to inclusive education

Why Join Us?

A supportive and forward-thinking Trust with a clear vision and values

A collaborative and professional staff team

Opportunities for continued professional learning, including action research and leadership pathways

A chance to make a lasting impact on children’s lives and be part of a caring, inclusive school community

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Oakdale School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• School size: Up to 166 pupils
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oakdale School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakdale-school-dukinfield

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