Engagement for Emergent Learners Lead Teacher, Oak Lodge School, Sept 2026
Overview
Oak Lodge School is seeking a Lead Teacher for Engagement of Emergent Learners to develop highly personalised, sensory-based learning pathways for students with the most complex needs. You will lead curriculum adaptations, embed therapeutic approaches with our multidisciplinary team, and coach staff to deliver outstanding, person‑centred teaching. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND practitioner to step into middle leadership and make a meaningful impact in a supportive, special school.
Personal attributes
The successful candidate will be empathetic, patient and deeply committed to improving outcomes for young people with the most complex learning needs, bringing high expectations for every learner and a belief that all students can make meaningful progress. They will inspire and motivate others, celebrating small steps and modelling calm, resilient and flexible practice in a therapeutic, highly individualised environment. With a collaborative, approachable leadership style, they will adapt readily to students’ communication, sensory and regulatory needs, uphold safeguarding and confidentiality at all times, and work positively with families, colleagues and multidisciplinary partners. They will demonstrate enthusiasm for sensory‑based and person‑centred teaching, openness to feedback, dedication to ongoing professional development, and a strong alignment with the ethos and values of Oak Lodge School and Barnet Special Education Trust, while being eager to grow as a middle leader.
Salary & Benefits
Salary from £46800 to £56154 per year plus SEN Allowance and TLR
Location
Barnet Special Education Trust
Oak Lodge School
Heath View
London
N2 0QY
Supporting documents
- Add Candidate Information Pack Emergent Learners Lead Teacherink to supporting document 1
- Add link to supporting document 2Application Form Lead Teacher
- Privacy Notice for Candidates
Deadline and how to apply
Please submit your completed application form to vacancies@bsentrust.org or via the DfE Teaching Vacancies website or TES website along with a cover letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) detailing:
- Which role(s) you are applying for (you may apply for more than one role)
- How you meet the person specification, particularly your experience of working with young people with SEND
- Your vision for your subject/specialism in a special school setting
- Why you're ready to take the next step into middle leadership
- What you would bring to our team and wider school community
- Why you want to work at Oak Lodge School
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 8 May 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 19th May 2026
Start date: September 2026
Equal opportunities
Job reference: 2026/10