We are currently looking for a teacher to join our team. Closing date for applications is Thursday 4th December at 12pm.
Job advert:
Vacancies – 1 class teacher – for Reception aged pupils initially
Contract – full time permanent
Pay Range MPS/ UPR (inner London) + SEN allowance
Start date: Easter 26 or January 26 if available
About Us
Partnership Learning, a successful Multi-Academy Trust, is seeking an additional teacher for Oxlow Bridge School. Oxlow Bridge is an exciting brand new, purpose-built special school which opened in September 2025. Facilities include a hydro-therapy pool with moveable floor, large adaptable classrooms, well-designed sensory outdoor areas and state of the art ICT. Most of the children fall within the category of having Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
The new staff team are working together to develop their shared vision and ethos for the school with pupils at the centre. It is a school where every child has the opportunity to thrive, learn and develop in their own unique way.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new school as it begins this exciting journey, we are looking for an additional enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher to join our first teaching team. You will be part of building and growing an innovative and supportive staff team as the school expands. Our first pupils are Nursery and Reception age. We will grow slowly over the next few years and when full, will offer places to 90 pupils up to the age of 19.
The Role As a Class Teacher, you will:
· Plan, deliver, and adapt engaging, personalised learning activities that are developmentally appropriate for children with profound and complex learning needs.
· Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment where all children feel valued and safe and build a class team who share, model and embed the school values.
· Work closely with families, specialists, and other staff members to create and implement personalised learning plans.
· Recognise, share and record small steps of learning and be able to set ambitious targets for all pupils.
· Encourage and embed the holistic development of each child, including communication, social and physical skills through all activities.
· Take an active role in shaping the school’s ethos, policies, and practices as we develop
About You We are looking for a dedicated professional who:
· Holds QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent.
· Has experience working with children with special educational needs, ideally those with profound and complex learning difficulties.
· Has experience in Early Years education, ideally in a SEND setting, and understands the importance of adapting teaching approaches for individual learners.
· Is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs and supporting their learning and development.
· Demonstrates patience, creativity, and flexibility, with the ability to respond to the diverse needs of children.
· Has excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, families, and external agencies and build successful working partnerships.
Why Join Us?
· This is a unique opportunity to be part of something new and innovative, to play a role in growing a special school from its inception, ensuring that from day one it provides an outstanding learning and nurturing environment for its pupils.
· You will be working in a well-supported environment with ongoing professional development and training opportunities as part of an established Trust framework.
· Partnership Learning adheres to nationally agreed Terms and Conditions for teaching and leadership posts in its schools. Benefits include membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, a Staff Wellbeing Service and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
How to Apply Applications can be made online only, by application form available at www.partnershiplearning.com or www.oxlowbridge.com – CVs will not be accepted.
We would strongly encourage all interested candidates to come and visit to see our amazing school and have an informal discussion. Please send any questions to the Headteacher by emailing chubbardwebb@oxlowbridge.com
Closing date: noon 4/12/25
Interview date/s (subject to confirmation): 15/12/25
We look forward to hearing from you!
Partnership Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal record check via DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check, will be undertaken on all applicants.