Science & Technology Lead Teacher, Oak lodge School, Sept 2026
Overview
Oak Lodge School is looking for a Lead Teacher for Science & Technology to shape hands‑on learning for students with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. With small classes, strong multidisciplinary support and 1 day a week for leadership, it’s the perfect next step in your career.
Personal attributes
The ideal candidate will be an experienced, hands‑on science and technology teacher with QTS and recent SEND‑focused professional development, bringing strong experience working with learners with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs in special or specialist settings. They will be skilled in adapting curriculum and resources, creating person‑centred learning plans, supporting regulation, and collaborating effectively with families and external agencies. They will have strong knowledge of differentiation, sensory and communication needs, SEND legislation, assessment for learning, and accreditation pathways, with excellent communication, organisation and record‑keeping skills. Personally, they will be empathetic, patient, resilient and committed to inclusive practice, able to motivate students and staff, work flexibly, uphold safeguarding, embrace feedback, and show enthusiasm for their subject and continuous professional growth, with a readiness to develop as a middle leader.
Salary & Benefits
Salary from £46800 to £56154 per year
Location
Barnet Special Education Trust
Oak Lodge School
Heath View
London
N2 0QY
Supporting documents
- Candidate Information Pack Science&Technology Lead OLSAdd link to supporting document 1
- Application Form Lead TeacherAdd link to supporting document 2
- 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
Equal opportunities
Job reference: 2026/07