KS2 Teacher

Salary: M1 to M6 £ 34,069 to £46,940 + £2,885 SEN Allowance

Closing Date: 15/09/2026

Job Type: Fixed Term
- Mat Cover
- Full Time

Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN1 Allowance (in line with current pay scales)

Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover - FULL-TIME OR 4 DAYS PER WEEK (MONDAY-THURSDAY)

Start: Monday 2nd November 2026, or as soon as possible.

As a specialist ASD/SEMH school, we want every student to dream about their future, believe in themselves, and achieve outcomes that prepare them for life beyond school. This vision is underpinned by our values:
Be Kind, Be Ambitious, Be Inspired, which shape our relationships, our teaching and our leadership.

Olsen House School is a specialist setting for students with Education, Health and Care Plans, with a core focus on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and associated social, emotional and mental health needs. Many of our students have experienced barriers to learning or disruption to their education, and we respond with calm, structured, autism-responsive practice and exceptionally strong relationships.

We believe that students thrive when adults lead with kindness, hold ambitious expectations and inspire confidence and curiosity.

We are seeking an experienced and adaptable KS2 Class Teacher to lead a Year 5/6 class on maternity cover for the remainder of the 2026/27 academic year. The vacancy is open to full-time applicants and candidates seeking a four-day week (Monday-Thursday). The role will focus on:

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs). Appropriate induction, mentoring and support will be provided for ECTs.

• Delivering an ambitious, well-sequenced Year 5/6 curriculum
• Adapting learning for students working across a wide range of developmental and academic starting points
• Supporting students with EAL, early reading and phonics needs
• Providing highly personalised learning for students accessing elements of an Early Years-level curriculum

• Take day-to-day responsibility for a KS2 Year 5/6 class and plan a broad, balanced and appropriately adapted curriculum.
• Teach English and mathematics explicitly while ensuring wider curriculum learning is purposeful, accessible and engaging.
• Plan effectively for significant differences in attainment, including two students requiring a highly adapted curriculum with EAL, phonics and Early Years-level learning needs.
• Use assessment, modelling, scaffolding and intervention to close gaps and demonstrate progress from individual starting points.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, pastoral staff and therapists to ensure EHCP provision is translated into consistent classroom practice.
• Maintain strong communication with families and colleagues and ensure a clear handover at the end of the maternity-cover period.

• Is a strong KS2 practitioner with secure knowledge of the upper-primary curriculum.
• Can teach early reading and phonics and adapt learning for students working significantly below age-related expectations.
• Can support EAL and communication needs within an ASD/SEND setting.
• Has high expectations and a strong commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

• Competitive salary (MPS/UPS) + SEN1 allowance
• Supportive, visible leadership and strong staff support systems
• Workload-aware culture and high-quality CPD

We welcome candidates who would like to visit the school before applying.

Please contact:
Karen Horocks (Office Manager) Tel - , email  to arrange a visit.

Start date: Monday 2nd November 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter (maternity cover)

The successful candidate will be supported by experienced teaching assistants, pastoral colleagues and therapy professionals throughout the placement.

• OFSTED bonuses
• cycle to work scheme and laptop loans
• discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness
• birthday treats
• long service and employee of the month awards
• employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and…