Oakwood School
SEN Design Technology Teacher
Full time and Permanent
To start from August 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Salary starting from £35,000+

At Oakwood we take enormous pride in allowing our staff the autonomy to develop their own ideas, be creative, look after their mental health and ultimately to succeed, grow and be happy. If this sounds like something you would like to be part of, we would love to hear from you!

Job Role
We are expanding! This is a fantastic opportunity to join our wonderful and growing school and work with our exceptional students and staff.

We are excited to be recruiting for an experienced DT Teacher to join us at Oakwood and work with our pupils who experience a range of needs relating to mental health, trauma and anxiety. The appointed person will establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which students with special educational needs make good academic progress and can participate in activities across the school. Design specialists with any DT discipline are encouraged to apply.

Our teachers are given autonomy and trust to teach; you are encouraged to take learning beyond the classroom and utilise our 30 acres of ground and woodland to bring learning to life. At Oakwood we have a no blame culture where you are encouraged to be creative in your delivery and thinking; this role is perfect for a conscientious and self-reflective teacher.

We are looking for someone who will work closely with our existing team and support our curriculum, that will in turn engage and meet our students’ learning needs through effective teaching and learning. We are passionate about giving all our students skills that will help them progress and reach their potential within their lives and chosen careers. You will be able to successfully build trusting student relationships and motivate and encourage pupils by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with tasks as appropriate.

Applications are welcome from colleagues with either mainstream or SEND experience, with appropriate training provided for all staff.

Essential Requirements
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• At least 3 years teaching experience (Primary, Secondary or SEN)
• Full driving licence
• Access to a car and business insurance (or willing to obtain business insurance).

About Oakwood
Oakwood is a SEN School specialising in the education of SEN who experience a range of needs relating to mental health, trauma and anxiety. We are a relatively new school with big ambitions and an ethos of putting every child first. We support a range of young pupils from the ages of 8-18 across our two sites based at our Oakwood Community School in Bagworth and our Cedarwood/Birch House site within Leicester City. Staff may be required to work at either site (to be discussed/confirmed at interview).

At Oakwood we believe that treating everyone equally and developing a culture of mutual respect is essential to create a bond between staff and pupils and between pupils and their peers. We also uphold those values that help everyone embrace children whose backgrounds involve different faiths, lifestyles, and beliefs.

We are immensely proud that our staff enjoy their work and enjoy coming to school. We strongly believe that by caring for our staff and providing the right work life balance, you in turn help to produce a happier environment, with a more productive team and a better connection with the students you teach.

Working hours (and everyone really does go home on time!)
• Monday and Wednesday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
• Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30am to 4pm
• Friday: 8:30am to 3pm

We very much hope you will feel inspired to come and be part of the Oakwood team. If you're interested in making a real difference and impacting positively on the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you.

We strongly encourage you to visit us prior to application so you can see for yourself the fantastic opportunities we can provide.

How to apply
For more information on how to apply, arrange a school visit and for a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:

E: [email protected]
T: 07525 889925

Closing date for applications: ASAP and by 9am Monday 29th June 2026

Strong applications may be considered upon receipt