Classroom Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Walsall is seeking an inspirational Class Teacher to join their dynamic team from January 2026. The role requires a passion for inclusive education and the ability to work with a diverse range of pupils. Candidates, including Early Career Teachers, are encouraged to apply. The position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary based on the Teacher Main Pay Scale and UPS plus one SEND Point.

Qualifications

• Committed and enthusiastic practitioners.
• Ability to contribute to a supportive and innovative school environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils with a range of special needs and learning difficulties.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure inclusive education.

Job description

Overview

Class Teacher – Oakwood School

Closing Date: Thursday 16th October 2025
Interview Process: Week commencing 20th October 2025

Oakwood School is seeking an inspirational and committed Class Teacher to join our dynamic team from January 2026. This is a full-time, permanent position (Teacher Main Pay Scale/UPS plus 1 SEND Point). Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are welcome to apply; ECT contracts will be fixed term and reviewed annually, with the possibility of a permanent contract upon successful completion of the ECT process.

The Role

We are looking for a teacher with a passion for inclusive and creative education, able to work with pupils with a range of specialisms, including autism, severe and profound learning difficulties, and those with physical and medical needs. You will be part of a dedicated team of senior leaders, teachers, teaching assistants, pastoral and health leads, all working together to ensure that ‘Every Child Shines!’

What We’re Looking For

• Committed, highly motivated, well-organised, and enthusiastic practitioners
• Willingness to embrace our inclusive and creative philosophy
• Ability to contribute to a supportive and innovative school environment

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.

What the school offers its staff

About Oakwood School

Oakwood is a growing school for children with severe learning difficulties (SLD), autism, and profound and multiple learning needs (PMLD), catering for pupils from EYFS to Year 10. We operate across two sites: Walsall Wood Campus and Pelsall Lane Campus.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.