Class Teacher - Oaks School

Overview

The Specialist Schools Trust, comprising Great Oaks School and Rosewood Free School, wishes to appoint SEND and PLMD classroom teachers to join the Trust. Great Oaks is a Southampton secondary specialist school catering for young people with a range of complex learning difficulties and Rosewood Free School is a day school for pupils aged 2‑19 years with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).

Pupils attending both schools have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or they attend on an assessment placement.

• Teach and support learners with SEND and PMLD in mainstream or specialist settings.
• Provide classroom teaching for both primary and secondary students.
• Support a group of Pathway Learners – learners with SLD and complex learning needs (initially at Great Oaks).
• Participate in professional development and support offered by the Trust.

• Compassionate and skilled teachers with experience working with children with SEND and PMLD.
• Experience either in a mainstream or specialist setting is essential.
• Suitable for candidates with either primary or secondary experience.
• ECTs are welcome to apply.

• Staff are paid on the Teacher Main Scale (including UPS) plus a SEN Allowance.
• Full-time and part-time positions available; specify preference and school of choice on application.
• Opportunities to develop a career in Special Education.

Closing Date: 23rd March 2026.

Interview Date: 15th April 2026.

Start Date:

1st September 2026.

Full-time and part-time applications will be considered. Please indicate on your application form if you are seeking full-time or part-time work and which school you wish to apply for, or both.

For more information about the role, please see the website for each school. We would encourage candidates who are able to come and visit the schools to meet our wonderful students.

The Specialist Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with Social Media checks. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.