Earl Shilton - UK
Job Summary
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Oakfield Secondary Provision North West (location TBC)
Salary: Main Scale 1 UPS3 (32916 - 51048) SEN per annum (pro rata for part time)
Working Hours: 32.5 per week - term time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 12th April 2026
Interview Date(s): TBC
Oakfield Short Stay School is Leicestershires provision for pupils who have been permanently excluded from school or who are at risk of exclusion. We are expanding our provision and as a result we are recruiting more teaching staff. You will be part of a vital team in an exciting period of development working with us to meet the needs of children and young people between the ages of 11 and 16 who have experienced periods of difficulty and need a different offer of education to secure their successful next steps and support them to get back into mainstream education.
About the Role
This role is to teach English to KS3/KS4 students. Students have a variety of learning needs and learn in small groups. We are looking for a person to teach in a creative flexible holistic and trauma-informed manner to raise engagement and drastically improve the outlook of students educational journey. You will be at the heart of our mission teaching a small group of learners and delivering a creative curriculum that captivates and inspires. The role would suit a teacher with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can inspire others. Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy and ability to intrinsically connect with pupils with complex SEMH needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach and Inspire:Plan prepare and deliver engaging lessons to a small group of learners fostering a love for learning.
- Support Reintegration:Assist in reintegrating pupils back into mainstream schools ensuring they receive the support they need and equipping them with the skills they need to be successful.
- Collaborate with Agencies:Work closely with educational psychologists SEN coordinators and other external agencies to support pupil progress.
What We Offer:
- Unique Learning Environment:Experience a dynamic workplace where every day is different.
- Professional Development:Access opportunities for professional growth and bespoke training.
- Supportive Team:Join a highly skilled and supportive team of practitioners.
- Make a Difference:Play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people.
- Flexibility:Options for part-time or full-time work to suit your lifestyle.
An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.
For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders please see our policy statement.
About You
To apply for this post you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:
- Qualified teacher status. A specialism in English would be preferable.
- Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs in a secondary school secondary pupil referral unit or special school
- Experience of teaching challenging pupils.
- Experience of educational development and planning.
- Ability to provide strategic direction and development on curriculum development and current issues.
- SEN legislation and county SEN policy and procedures
In addition we also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesandto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a are a Disability Confident Employer.
Interested in Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working which may include part time working job sharing term-time working flexible start and finish times and hybrid working depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussionplease contact:
Richard Doyle - Head of Secondary Provision
Visits are strongly encouraged.
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council were looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are wherever youre from and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation not just whats on your CV. Thats why weve designed a recruitment process thats fair accessible and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire wed love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above. Without this information we wont be able to assess your suitability for the role and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement see theHow to Applysection on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning0(select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: applying for this post you agree to ourTerms and Conditions.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
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