English Lead Teacher Oak Lodge School Sept 2026

Overview

Oak Lodge School is seeking an inspiring English Lead Teacher to help shape outstanding learning for young people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. As part of Barnet Special Education Trust, you’ll develop your leadership in a coaching-focused environment with dedicated leadership time, strong HLTA support, small classes, therapeutic practice, and access to specialist facilities. You’ll lead literacy and communication across the school, oversee English accreditation, coach colleagues, and help students make exceptional progress—while benefiting from excellent professional development, wellbeing support and clear progression opportunities.

Personal attributes

Qualified Teacher Status and significant experience of working with SEND learners within a specialist setting is essential. We are also looking for the following: 

• Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people with SEND
• High expectations and a strong belief in inclusive practice and equality
• A conviction that all students can make excellent progress from their starting points
• Ability to inspire and motivate both students and staff, celebrating small steps of progress
• Collaborative, approachable and flexible leadership style
• Strong alignment with the ethos and values of Oak Lodge School and Barnet Special Education Trust
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and able to adapt to changing needs
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and student welfare
• Proactive approach to professional development and staying current with SEND best practice
• Enthusiasm for English and the ability to inspire a love of learning in diverse learners
• Openness to feedback and commitment to continuous improvement
• Eagerness to develop leadership skills and progress in your career 

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £46800 to £56154 per year plus SEN Allowance and TLR

(MPR/UPR Outer London)

Location

Barnet Special Education Trust
Oak Lodge School
Heath View
London
N2 0QY

Supporting documents

• Candidate Information Pack
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• Privacy Notice for Candidates

Deadline and how to apply

Please complete the application form by 5pm on Friday 8th May 2026 and return to vacancies@bsentrust.org with a supporting cover letter relating to the person specification for this role which can be found in the candidate information pack. Alternatively you can apply via DFE Vacancies website or TES Vacancies

Equal opportunities

Equality Policy

Job reference: 2026/05