Thank you for your interest in becoming the Headteacher of Oak Wood Secondary School. The school is part of our thriving Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) and shares the same site with its sister school Oak Wood Primary School. Both schools are oversubscribed generic special schools, meeting the educational needs of young people aged 4 to 19. The schools are independent of each other, but work very closely towards ensuring that resources are fully utilised for maximum impact.
Oak Wood Secondary School is currently undergoing an exciting expansion project, with the adaptation of an offsite premises to house post-16 vocational provision under way. The school also manages the educational provision at Jade Unit for young people with significant SEMH needs at Brooklands NHS Hospital in Solihull.
Our growing Trust currently consists of a diverse family of 5 schools in the Nuneaton area. We are opening a new mainstream 2-form entry primary school in September 2026, and we are also sponsoring a primary special school in Birmingham to join our Trust. Our vision for Trust growth is centred around our mantra of ‘the right schools for the right reasons’. We are extremely proud of our family of schools and the work they do to serve our communities.
We are excited to recruit a dynamic and visionary leader who can bring our core values to life, and provide outstanding opportunities and education from the very first day. We look forward to welcoming applications from experienced, inspirational leaders who thrive on collaboration and innovation and making a difference to the life chances of the young people who we serve.
We have a number of core benefits which include:
Professional Development
- We support all of our schools and services to offer professional development that is rooted in the evidence of what improves teaching and learning.
- We listen to what your career aspirations are and how we can support you within your role.
- We provide Trust-wide CPD in key areas, including attendance, behaviour / regulation and teaching and learning.
- We support staff in accessing a wide range of qualifications, including Diplomas, Masters and National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).
Appraisal
- Our staff appraisal focuses on supporting our employees to be the very best they can be. There is no performance-related pay in our Trust, and we put staff at the heart of what we do, so they can put children at the heart of what they do.
Apprenticeship Levy
- As a large employer we pay into the Apprenticeship Levy Fund and are therefore able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships to both new and existing staff.
Pension Schemes
- A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role: Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teaching staff, and the Local Government Pension Scheme for non-teaching staff.
Employee Support Schemes
- Subsidised eye care for extended VDU users
- A Gym Membership Scheme
- A Cycle to Work Scheme
- An Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support
- An Employee Benefits Scheme, offering discounts on everyday essentials
- A Health Cash Plan benefit, providing reimbursements for various health-related expenses, including dental treatments, optical care, physiotherapy and more
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. To organise a visit with our CEO, Andrew Dickinson, please contact:
Vicky McKay (PA to the CEO): vmckay@centralengland.co.uk
Please see the attached recruitment pack for more information on how to apply.
Central England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
