Class TeacherEDV/2025/OQA/84467

Ormiston Academies Trust; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading academy as a Class Teacher, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the futures of neurodiverse children. You will lead a supportive class, delivering a bespoke curriculum that addresses individual needs. This role offers the chance to work in a unique, autism-friendly environment with a focus on academic and emotional development. The academy values passion, creativity, and resilience in its staff, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and a rewarding career.

Benefits

Professional development programme

Flexible working arrangements

Generous benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic pupils.
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum for SEND learners.
• Passion for working with neurodiverse children.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small class team to deliver a tailored curriculum.
• Help pupils build skills, confidence, and independence.
• Commit to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

ICT Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Join to apply for the Class TeacherEDV/2025/OQA/84467 role at Ormiston Academies Trust

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Class TeacherEDV/2025/OQA/84467 role at Ormiston Academies Trust

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

About This Role

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more.

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

About This Role

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more.

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

Ormiston Queensmill Academy is currently seeking an exceptional Class Teacher to join our highly skilled and dedicated team. Whether you’re an experienced SEN practitioner or an outstanding mainstream teacher eager to specialise, we want to hear from you.

As a Class Teacher, you will lead a small, supportive class team to deliver a bespoke, engaging, and highly differentiated curriculum tailored to the individual needs and interests of each pupil. You will be central to their learning journey — helping them build skills, confidence, and independence.

The Successful Candidate Will Have The Following

• Qualified Teacher Status (or working towards)
• Experience working with autistic pupils.
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and how to adapt for SEND learners.
• A genuine passion for working with neurodiverse children and young people.
• Understanding of autism-specific strategies and emotional regulation practices.
• High expectations for pupil progress and achievements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and ICT skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in a special school or specialist provision.
• Familiarity with SCERTS, TEACCH, Zones of Regulation, or other autism specific approaches.
• Ability to manage complex dysregulation with empathy and resilience.
• Experience supporting and mentoring other staff.
  
  

Ormiston Queensmill Academy (OQA) is a purpose-built, well-established autism-specific school that provides high-quality education to a diverse cohort of autistic children and young people. We go beyond the traditional classroom, placing equal value on academic progress, social communication, and emotional regulation.

OQA is a fun place to work, where happiness and wellbeing is an absolute priority for both our young people and staff team. We offer a unique, low-arousal, autism-friendly environment, enhanced by a multidisciplinary team including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and external professionals and we are looking for individuals who are flexible, empathetic, creative, resilient and eager to learn.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
  
  

For further information about the role please consult the job description attached or to arrange an informal conversation please contact Neeta Singh, Deputy Head, via email to [e-mail]

To apply for the role please submit an application form via the link above by 8am on Friday 23rd May and please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Ormiston Queensmill Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related expectations, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/governement/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ormiston Academies Trust by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Class Teacher” roles.

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Class Teacher, HARRIS PRIMARY ACADEMY - PECKHAM PARK

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Class Teacher – September 2025, CLARUS EDUCATION

London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Class Teacher for PE, ARK FRANKLIN PRIMARY ACADEMY

London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Class Teacher (Lower School), CLARUS EDUCATION

Brent, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Class Teacher (Millbrook Park Primary School)

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Lambeth, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

City Of London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Harrow, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Hayes, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

[Speculative Applications] Primary Teacher - English Speaking

London, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago

Chigwell, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Class Teacher - Marlborough Primary School

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Enfield, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Enfield, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Enfield, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Class Teacher, KS1 / KS2 (One Year Fixed Term Contract)

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Enfield, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.