Class Inclusion Teacher

Leicestershire County Council; Whetstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakfield Short Stay School, part of Leicestershire County Council, is seeking a Class Teacher to support learners with SEMH and C&I needs. You will teach a small group, delivering a creative curriculum designed to spark interest, build confidence and enable progress.

The role offers a permanent, full-time contract with opportunities for outreach across the county and collaboration with mainstream settings to support placements and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status or recent and relevant professional development.
• Ability to plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons for a small group.
• Experience with SEND, SEMH and C&I needs is essential.
• Willingness to contribute to outreach and inclusion across settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach a small group of pupils with SEMH and C&I needs.
• Deliver a creative, engaging curriculum to support progress.
• Contribute to outreach work across the county and provide guidance.
• Lead and inspire colleagues to uphold core values and inclusion.

Skills

Qualified teacher status

Inspiring teacher

Lead a team

Strong communication

Inclusive learning environment

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Oakfield South, Auburn Road, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE 4DA

Salary: Main Scale 1- 6, SEN1 (with potential to add TLR2a for future responsibilities)

Working Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 8th October 2026

Interview Date(s): Mon 12th, Tues 13th, & Wed 14th October 2026

Oakfield Short Stay Primary is a dynamic and vibrant 30-place pupil referral unit. We are dedicated to ensuring every child achieves success and realises their potential. Our primary school operates across two bases, providing a supportive and engaging environment for pupils who join us following a permanent exclusion or dual registration.

About the Role

As a Class Teacher at Oakfield Short Stay School, you will be central to our mission of supporting and inspiring learners with Social, Emotional and Mental health (SEMH) and Communication and Interaction (C&I) needs. You will teach a small group of pupils, delivering a creative, engaging curriculum designed to capture interest, build confidence and support meaningful progress.

Once established in post, there will be opportunities to contribute to outreach work across the county, working alongside mainstream settings to observe pupils, offer professional guidance and support the maintenance of placements. This aspect of the role will involve acting as a Local Authority officer, providing practical recommendations and tailored strategies to meet pupils’ needs in inclusive environments.

At Oakfield Short Stay School, we believe that positive relationships along with strong staff and pupil connections are at the heart of everything we do. If you are a reflective, resilient practitioner who is passionate about making a remarkable difference, we would welcome your application.

What We Offer:

• Unique Learning Environment: Experience a diverse and dynamic workplace where every day is different.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities for professional growth and bespoke training.
• Supportive Team: Join a highly skilled and supportive team of practitioners.
• Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people.
• Opportunity: Options to lead across the curriculum and lead staff teams and develop leadership skills.

We are looking for a candidate with a proven willingness to engage with professional development, alongside teaching responsibilities. In time, the successful candidate will provide outreach support, observing pupils in various settings and offering tailored recommendations and advice to support inclusion in our mainstream primary schools.

An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement .

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• Qualified teacher status.or Recent and relevant professional development / training. An inspiring teacher who takes responsibility for planning, preparing and delivering engaging, high‑quality lessons to a small group of learners, recognising and responding to differing levels of ability and needs.
• A person with an ability to create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment that motivates learners, builds confidence, and fosters a positive attitude and lasting love for learning. Equipping pupils with the skills they need to successfully transition into their next school placement.
• Experience working with children and young people who present with SEND, SEMH and C&I needs is essential, demonstrating a commitment to inclusion and belonging, ensuring all pupils feel valued and supported.
• We welcome applications from passionate teachers who can bring additional curriculum strengths- such as sport, art, music or other creative disciplines to enrich our provision.
• The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong leadership skills and the ability to lead and inspire a team through upholding our core values of Resilience, Respect, Reflective and Remarkable.
• Many of our pupils present with challenging behaviour and we are seeking someone who can demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence and a genuine ability to build meaningful, trusting relationships with learners who have complex needs.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer .

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Rachel Fisher Assistant Headteacher or Craig Collins - Deputy Headteachers:

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

To arrange a visit contact the school office using the contact information above.