Secondary Class Teacher


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hounslow, TW3 4BX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	13 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Oaklands is an outstanding special school serving the London Borough of Hounslow that provides specialist education to students with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple difficulties and autism aged 4-19. We have a Primary school (New Oaks), and a Secondary school (High Oaks). We are based across two different sites with both our school buildings offering state-of-the-art facilities for our students. We are currently looking for a Class Teacher to join our secondary department as we continue to expand our provision. We are eager to meet both experienced teachers who can join us in providing the best education possible for our students to prepare them for their lives. We believe that all of our students are capable of making outstanding progress and we want to appoint individuals who share our belief. Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role and the skills/experience required. Only applicants with QTS will be considered. ECT’s will not be considered for this position.

What the school offers its staff

We value our employees and offer excellent training and support along with a pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and other well-being benefits.

Oaklands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work at the school is expected to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory fully enhanced DBS check and references being received in a timely manner. Social media checks will be carried out for all shortlisted applicants prior to the interview.

Details of this post are available on the school’s website: www.oaklands.hounslow.sch.uk Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact HR for an appointment on hr@oaklands.uk.net or by calling the school on 020 8560 3569 (option 3).

If you believe you have what it takes and would like to join our friendly and supportive team, please complete and email the application form to HR@oaklands.uk.net Please ensure that you explain clearly in your application how you meet the person specification. Closing Date: 9am Tuesday 14th October 2026 Interview Date: Tuesday 20th October 2026 Start Date: ASAP Pay Scale: MPS1 – MPS6

Plus SEN Points (dependent upon relevant SEN experience).

Contract Type: Full time and permanent

Successful candidates will need to attend a pre-employment induction including safeguarding assessment.

CV’s will not be accepted. No Agencies Please

Commitment to safeguarding

Oaklands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, teaching and non-teaching (including temporary and supply staff), governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants for all vacancies will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service

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