Teacher - Special Education

Central England Academy Trust provides excellent education to learners in Nuneaton and the surrounding areas. We have four schools: Oak Wood Primary School, Oak Wood Secondary School, Jade School and Higham Lane School. Together, we offer a comprehensive education to students aged 4 to 19 in both mainstream and SEND settings. We are a diverse Trust that celebrates individual learning needs, including profound, severe, and complex learning needs.

Oak Wood Secondary School is a successful specialist setting for children and young people aged from 11 to 19 with a broad spectrum of special educational needs and learning disabilities. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled practitioner who are or aspire to be outstanding. We particularly welcome applications from those with experience of working in a primary or secondary school setting or at a SEND college setting who have the ability to transfer their skills to working with pupils who may have severe or complex learning difficulties and social and communication learning needs.

The Central England Academy Trust is a growing trust which is committed to developing its workforce and encouraging all members of staff to participate in a range of professional development opportunities.

We would welcome applications from those who have experience in teaching in mainstream or specialist schools.

Key Requirements

Are you:

• Positive and passionate about working with pupils with SEND?
• A good or outstanding practitioner with experience of teaching pupils with SEND needs?
• A reflective practitioner who strives to offer a creative curriculum?
• A team player who can work as part of the multi-disciplinary team?
• A problem solver who likes to support pupils to overcome barriers?
• Committed to self-development and learning

At Central England Academy Trust, our staff are our most precious resource. Our offer to staff includes: -

·        A wonderful school with the most rewarding pupils and families.

• A nurturing group of staff who are committed to helping pupils to achieve their potential.
• A strong ethos and collaborative working.
• Dedicated teaching assistants and pastoral support.
• A rigorous induction programme and opportunities for quality, professional development.
• Close links with the local community

·        Competitive remuneration package;

·        A generous defined benefit pension scheme;

·        Excellent continuous professional development;

·        Bespoke training and support from the Trust team to meet your needs;

·        We provide a supportive Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support

·        Employee benefits scheme, offering discount on everyday and lifestyle essentials.

·        Free, onsite parking

·        Subsidised eye care for extended users of VDU.

·        Health Cash Plan

·        Gym memberships scheme

·        Cycle to work scheme

Additional Information and how to apply

For further details about this role, or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Amy Pearson on 02476 740901

To apply for this role candidates are asked to complete an application form, supported by a letter of application (maximum of 2 sides of A4), which outlines their experience and skills in relation to the areas described in the person specification.

All completed applications should be sent via email to

recruitment@centralengland.co.uk