Do you want to be part of an exciting period of growth in a forward thinking and innovative college?

Oakwood is a specialist College for young people aged 16-25 with a range of disabilities and primarily a diagnosis of autism, many of whom have additional disabilities. We were graded 2 (Good) by Ofsted in 2018, and OFSTED graded the learner’s opportunities for Personal development and behaviour as Outstanding.

As a result of this growth, we are recruiting for highly skilled teachers of SEND to come and join us at our recently opened Yate Campus.

Oakwood Teachers deliver to one main group that is allocated ot them at the beginning of the academic year and will often take that group all the way through their journey at the College. Maths and English are taught by specialist teachers, therefore the focus of Oakwood teachers is to deliver a balanced programme of learning which includes personal development, enrichment & expressive arts, health and wellbeing, duke of Edinburgh and vocational learning. Of course, the significant focus of the learning is the delivery of a curriculum that enables learners to meet the outcomes and goals detailed in their Education, Health and Care plans through project based learning.

We offer specialist training and development from our therapies teams in areas such as communication, emotional regulation, attachment & trauma and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). Teachers are well supported by curriculum leaders and senior managers that offer a wealth of coaching and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all learners undertake highly individualised learning programmes designed to meet their specific needs and aspirations as detailed in their EHCPs.
• Deliver highly effective teaching, learning and assessment that enables all learners make better than expected progress against their outcomes.
• Play an active role in College life, prioritising the experience of the learners and being an excellent and supportive colleague.

Looking after you with industry leading benefits:

The below list of benefits are available to you from the start of your employment with us:

• Pension
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support gaining extra qualifications through our inhouse Learning and Development department along side industry leading experts

The below benefits are available after 12 months of employment:

• Life Assurance (x2 of the basic salary)
• Critical Illness Cover (x1 basic annual salary paid up front)
• Medicash (Money back in your packet to cover a wide range of medical, health and wellbeing expenses of up to £880)

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.