Class Teacher - Lower School (Year 7 & 8)

Oak Lodge School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Lodge School in London is seeking an experienced Class Teacher with a strong background in special school primary or early years education to join our team. You will deliver a topic-based curriculum, support pupils with Down's syndrome and other complex needs, and use Makaton to assist communication.

A robust behaviour management approach and safeguarding awareness are essential. This role will involve collaboration with teaching assistants, planning across key stages, and supporting

Qualifications

• QTS is required and recognised by the UK education system.
• Experience in a special school (primary or early years) is essential.
• Experience supporting pupils with Down's syndrome and other complex needs.
• Strong personal care delivery and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a topic-based primary-style curriculum within a special school setting.
• Create an inclusive learning environment tailored to pupils with autism and other needs.
• Maintain high behaviour standards and implement effective management strategies.
• Work collaboratively with support staff and families to support development.

Skills

Experience teaching in special school

Behaviour management

Pupil support incl Down's syndrome

Personal care delivery

Makaton communication

Education

QTS

English & Maths Grade A-C/Level 2

Tools

Makaton sign language system

Job description

We areseeking an experienced Class Teacher with a strong background in special schoolprimary or early years education to join our team.

Essentialrequirements:

• QualifiedTeacher Status (QTS)
• Strongexperience teaching in a special school primary or early years setting
• Experienceworking with pupils with Down's syndrome
• Confidentand experienced in delivering personal care
• Proficientin using Makaton to support communication
• Abilityto design and deliver a topic-based, primary-style curriculum
• Understandingof the needs of pupils with complex special educational needs
• Experienceworking with pupils with additional needs including autism
• Strongbehaviour management skills
• Grade A-C or Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics