Class Teacher

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oaks Secondary School seeks a dedicated teacher to lead a static class of pupils with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) at its Spennymoor campus. The role involves teaching across subjects, meeting diverse ASC needs, and collaborating with support staff.

Applicants may be experienced teachers or Early Career Teachers with a passion for SEND. Safeguarding duties apply, including DBS checks. Applications close on 04 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential.
• We welcome applications from 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £32,916- £51,048 + SEN1 £2,787

Location: Spennymoor, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant