Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School

Start Date: 1st September 2026 preferred (flexible depending on notice period)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: M3 (£37,101) – UPS3 (£51,048) (subject to experience) + TLR2A (£3527 per annum) + SEN Allowance (£2787 per annum)
Headteacher: Mrs J Reilly

This role combines classroom responsibility (as KS2 class teacher, years 3-6) with strategic leadership across both KS1 and KS2 SEMH provision. The postholder will also work closely with the Assistant Head/SENCo and be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the ongoing development of SEMH provision across the school and wider trust. The role includes leadership of staff across both provisions, oversight of provision
quality and environments, responsibility for behaviour and physical intervention systems, and a key role in shaping practice, including trauma-informed approaches and engagement with families.

The time allocation for the role is: 3.5 days teaching (0.5 day PPA & 1 day leadership time). Given the nature of the role, we are seeking colleagues who are passionate about SEMH, have strong classroom practice and are ready to contribute at a strategic level within SLT.

We aim to make a difference to the education and life chances of the vulnerable children in our care. 

The Role:

• KS2 class teaching responsibility (Years 3–6)
• Leadership of SEMH provision across KS1 and KS2
• Member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Oversight of provision quality, learning environments and behaviour systems
• Leadership of staff across both SEMH provisions
• Strategic contribution to whole-school SEMH and inclusion development
• Promotion of trauma-informed and relational approaches
•  Working closely with families and multi-agency professionals
• Time Allocation
• 3.5 days teaching commitment
• 0.5 day PPA
• 1 day leadership time

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds QTS with experience of working with primary aged children with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Bring warmth, patience and empathy to the role
• Build strong, trusting relationships that help children regulate their emotions, develop resilience and celebrate their strengths
• See the potential in every child, even if they can’t see it in themselves yet
• Communicate openly and kindly, building strong relationships with colleagues and families
• Plan creatively and adapt learning so that every child can access and enjoy it
• Be ready to embrace our values and help shape a nurturing, inclusive community
• Have recent experience of the curriculum and expectations in KS1 and KS2

We Offer:

● An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people’s lives
● Support and guidance from our experienced SENCO/Assistant Head
● Excellent opportunities for professional development
● Strong community spirit
● Staff who are supportive towards each other
● Excellent teaching assistants and pastoral support.

Further details, including the person specification and application form, are available from the school website: Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School or by request via email to jparry@onecommunitytrust.co.uk. Completed application forms can be handed in or emailed to school on the address above.
Please mark them for the attention of Mrs Jenny Parry. Visits to the school from the week beginning Monday 8th June are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please email Jenny Parry as above.

Key Dates:

● Application Deadline: 12pm (midday), Monday 15th June
● Shortlisting: Monday 15th June
● Interview Date: Wednesday 24th June (within normal school hours)

Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please note: this post is not available for job share.
CV’s will NOT be accepted in place of an application form.