Oakwood School
MLD Teacher (SEND)Full time and PermanentTo start as soon as possibleSalary starting from £35,000+At Oakwood we take enormous pride in allowing our staff the autonomy to develop their own ideas, be creative, look after their mental health and ultimately to succeed, grow and be happy. If this sounds like something you would like to be part of, we would love to hear from you!Job RoleWe are expanding! This is an exciting opportunity to join our wonderful and growing school and work with our exceptional students and staff.We are excited to be recruiting for an experienced MLD Teacher to join us at Oakwood and work with our pupils who experience a range of needs including MLD. The appointed person will establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which students with special educational needs make good academic progress and can participate in activities across the school.This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and passionate teacher to join our school. We are able to provide a fantastic working experience with our KS2/KS3 children in our MLD provision. Our teachers are encouraged to take learning beyond the classroom and utilise our 30 acres of ground and woodland to bring learning to life. At Oakwood we have a no blame culture where you are encouraged to be creative in your delivery and thinking.We are looking for someone who will work closely with our existing team and support our curriculum, that will in turn engage and support our students' learning. We are passionate about giving all our students skills that will help them progress and reach their potential within their lives and chosen careers. You will be able to successfully build trusting student relationships and motivate and encourage pupils by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with tasks as appropriate.Applications are welcome from colleagues with either mainstream or SEND experience, with appropriate training provided for all staff.Essential Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) At least 3 years teaching experience (Primary, Secondary or SEN) Full driving licence Access to a car and business insurance (or willing to obtain business insurance).About OakwoodOakwood is a SEN School specialising in the education of SEMH, SEN and MLD students. We are a relatively new school with big ambitions and an ethos of putting every child first. We support a range of young pupils from the ages of 8-18 across our two sites based at our Oakwood Community School in Bagworth and our Cedarwood/Birch House site within Leicester City.At Oakwood we believe that treating everyone equally and developing a culture of mutual respect is essential to create a bond between staff and pupils and between pupils and their peers. We also uphold those values that help everyone embrace children whose backgrounds involve different faiths, lifestyles, and beliefs.We are immensely proud that our staff enjoy their work and enjoy coming to school. We strongly believe that by caring for our staff and providing the right work life balance, you in turn help to produce a happier environment, with a more productive team and a better connection with the students you teach.Working hours (and everyone really does go home on time!) Monday and Wednesday: 8:30am to 4:30pm Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30am to 4pm Friday: 8:30am to 3pmWe very much hope you will feel inspired to come and be part of the Oakwood team. If you're interested in making a real difference and impacting positively on the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you.We strongly encourage you to visit us prior to application so you can see for yourself the fantastic opportunities we can provide.How to applyFor more information on how to apply, arrange a school visit and for a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:E: T: Closing date for applications: ASAP and by 9am Monday 18th May 2026Strong applications may be considered upon receipt
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