Class Teacher - Oaks School

The Specialist Schools Trust comprising of Great Oaks School and Rosewood Free School wish to appoint SEND and PLMD classroom teachers to join the Trust.

Great Oaks is a Southampton secondary specialist school catering for young people with a range of complex learning difficulties and Rosewood Free School is day school for pupils aged 2-19 years with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). Pupils attending both Schools have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or they attend on an assessment placement.

We are seeking compassionate and skilled teachers who understands the varying needs and strengths of learners with diverse learning needs. Experience of working with children with SEND and PMLD either in a mainstream or specialist setting is therefore essential. Posts are therefore suitable with candidates with either Primary or Secondary Experience.

As a Trust we provide support and professional development to support teachers keen to develop a career in Special Education.

Full-time and part-time applications will be considered please indicate on your application form if you are seeking full-time or part-time work and which school you wish to apply for, or both.

Initially posts in Great Oaks School will be based in classes supporting a group of Pathway Learners – learners with SLD and complex learning needs.

For more information about the role, please see the website for each School. We would encourage candidates who are able to come and visit the schools to meet our wonderful students.

Teacher Main Scale (including UPS) + SEN Allowance. ECTs are welcome to apply.

Closing Date: 23rd March 2026
Interview Date: 15th April 2026

Start Date:

1st September 2026

The Specialist Schools Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with Social Media checks.