Class Teacher

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oaks Secondary School in Spennymoor, Co Durham, invites applications for a Teacher in Autism Spectrum Conditions to start as soon as possible. You will lead a static class of ASC pupils aged 11–19, teaching across a range of subjects and differentiating to meet diverse needs.

The school has an Outstanding Ofsted track record and a supportive, nurturing ethos. We welcome both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers with a passion for SEND; a DBS disclosure will be required.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS required.
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Conditions or SEND is essential.
• Ability to differentiate and meet diverse learner needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach across a range of subjects to ASC pupils.
• Meet diverse ASC learner needs with appropriate differentiation.
• Collaborate with support staff to plan and deliver lessons.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.

Skills

ASC teaching

SEND experience

Class leadership

Collaborative working

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Bachelor's degree in Education or related

Job description

Teacher in Autism Spectrum Conditions

Required to start as soon as possible

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

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Closing date for applications is Friday 4th September 2026 at 12pm (noon).

Interview date: TBC

The Oaks Secondary School
Rock Road, Spennymoor, Co Durham, DL16 7DB

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