Permanent SEND Art Teacher

Overview

Oak Lodge School are seeking an Art, Design and Digital Media teacher to join our friendly team from September 2025. We are an outstanding secondary special school based in East Finchley and we pride ourselves on the excellent care and support we provide to our young people (Ofsted 2025). This post would be well suited to experienced SEND practitioners who have a keen interest in teaching art (and good digital art skills) or mainstream art teachers looking to creatively plan and deliver their subject to learners with a wide range of special educational needs (learning disabilities, physical disabilities and social /communication needs). Art subjects have historically been an area where our students have been able to excel, and we would like our students to continue to have this opportunity by using innovative digital media technologies which can make this subject more accessible for our learners.

Personal attributes

Applicants will:

Have QTS status and either specialist subject knowledge or experience of working with young people with SEND and a strong interest in delivering art and digital media.
Believe, inspire and achieve.
Enjoy developing positive relationships with our students, providing a model of excellence in terms of teaching & learning.
Have an enthusiasm for new evidence-based approaches including the implementation of your ideas.
Be reflective practitioners with a “can do” approach to teaching and with a passion to raise standards.
Be able to support all students to believe they have the potential to thrive creatively, academically, socially and emotionally.
Be ambitious, professional and committed to further personal development and committed to working as part of a dynamic team of professionals both in and out of the classroom.

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £36413 to £53994 per year

Oak Lodge School is part of Barnet Special Education Trust, which is an organisation where all staff feel happy, valued and supported. We can offer the ideal candidate the following:

Excellent CPD opportunities, working collaboratively alongside outstanding and experienced practitioners.
Small class sizes and excellent staff: student ratio.
A great teaching space and new facilities/equipment – the refurbishment of our current Art room is expected to be completed by September 2025.
Outer London Pay Scale plus SEN Allowance
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which covers wellbeing, financial and legal support
Great location in East Finchley with good public transport links.

Location

Oak Lodge School
Heath View
East Finchley
London
N2 0QY

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Further information about this role can be found in the Job Description/Person Specification attachment.

To apply for this position please complete an application form (attachment) and return it to vacancies@bsentrust.org by midday on Monday 12th May 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 19th May 2025 to take teachers notice periods into consideration.

If you are still unsure about applying for this role, we welcome visits to the school or we can arrange an informal chat with you about what the position will entail. Please call 020 8444 6711 to arrange an appointment.

Equal opportunities

Unfortunately, Barnet Special Education Trust cannot offer sponsorships. Barnet Special Education Trust are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults. To be successful in your application you will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process including online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with KCSIE recommendations. Employees of the Trust must always adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding your behaviour. Barnet Special Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Job reference: 2025/05