SEND class teacher

inploi; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution is seeking a SEND Class Teacher to lead a Year 8 class with diverse needs. You will create an engaging curriculum that promotes independence and social skills while ensuring academic progress. The school offers a supportive community and values teamwork and professional development. Ideal for both experienced and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Continuing professional development

Enthusiastic pupils eager to learn

Qualifications

• Excellent practitioners committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Specific experience or interest in working with SEND pupils.
• Strong ability to connect with students, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small Year 8 class with diverse SEND needs.
• Plan and deliver an engaging and accessible curriculum.
• Foster independence, communication, and social skills.

Skills

Commitment to inspire pupils' learning

Experience with pupils with SEND

Ability to foster good relationships

Planning and delivering English, Maths, Science

Job description

Overview

Job Title: SEND Class Teacher

Salary: MPS range plus SEN1; ECTs welcome to apply

Working Pattern: Permanent, full time

Location: Oakwood Academy, Chatsworth Road, Eccles, Salford, M30 9DU

Closing date: Friday 10 October 2025, 9am

Short listing: Monday 13 October 2025

Interview process to begin: w/b Monday 13 October 2025 (TBC)

Head of School: Mr D Jones

Start date: January 2025 (or earlier to be agreed following successful appointment)

About Oakwood Academy

Oakwood Academy is a special school for pupils aged 919 years who have a range of moderate and/or complex learning difficulties; we are proud to be part of Kings Academy Trust.

Ofsted has judged the school as ‘Outstanding’ in its last four inspections, most recently in January 2024. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum for all pupils with cutting-edge facilities in a nurturing environment.

Oakwood Academy is a vibrant and supportive school community, where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive both academically and socially. We understand the enormous responsibility of preparing our pupils for their future lives. Our hope is that we can help children become responsible citizens who will make a positive contribution to our ever-changing society.

As part of a Multi-Academy Trust, staff also benefit from opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across other schools. We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers alike.

The Role

You will lead a small Year 8 class of pupils with diverse SEND needs, supported by experienced teaching assistants. You will plan and deliver an engaging and accessible curriculum that meets the individual needs of your learners, fostering independence, communication, and social skills alongside academic progress.

We invite applications from excellent practitioners with primary or secondary SEND experience. The successful candidates will:

• Be excellent practitioners with the commitment and motivation to inspire pupils’ learning and development
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation through imaginative and differentiated lessons which meet individual needs
• Have specific experience / interest in working with pupils with SEND
• Have the ability to foster good relationships with other staff, pupils, parents and the wider community
• Will have had experience of planning and delivering a wide range of National Curriculum subjects with a focus on English, Maths and Science

We offer

• Friendly, well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils eager to learn
• A leadership team that is committed to staff development and pupil outcomes
• Parents and carers who are supportive of their children's education
• Planning and working as part of a strong and established team
• An inclusive school striving for high standards of attainment for all
• A dedicated and motivated staff team who strongly believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school

How to apply

We welcome visits to our school, which can be arranged via our School Business Manager (Mrs Sarah Egan). Please contact [e-mail] to arrange.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

Please send all applications for the attention of:

Mr D Jones
Head of School
Oakwood Academy
Chatsworth Road, Ellesmere Park
Eccles, Manchester. M30 9DY

Or email: [e-mail]