If you can put the needs of our children first and commit to our “Excellence for Everyone” philosophy and approach, please get in touch.

West Oaks School is an over-subscribed SEN school, operating over three sites. We are recruiting and we really want to hear from you.

Do you want to work in a rewarding environment and really add value to our pupils learning experience? Whether you have the experience of working with children or young people with SEN or not; if you have the patience, aptitude, energy and are willing to learn and develop new skills we want you to apply.

We have opportunities at our Woodhouse, Headingley and Boston Spa Learning sites from April 2026.

We can offer you:

·       An opportunity to work with our amazing children.

·       Rewarding and enjoyable work.

·       Opportunities for fast-track career development as we have a recognised progression and pathway programme for our Associate staff group.

·       An experienced staff group who work as part of a team to drive improvement and raise standards for everyone within our school community.

·       A high-quality programme of continuous professional development.

·       The opportunity to work in an outstanding school, (Ofsted Outstanding 2007,2012, 2017, 2022)

·       Work in a leading-edge SEN school that has expanded capacity to 500 pupils.

·       An environment that creates teaching and learning opportunities for everyone (we view the environment as the 3rd Teacher), and we have high-quality facilities on all our sites.

·       A well-being package providing counselling, physiotherapy and access to GP appointments.

·       Thirteen weeks holiday a year.

The successful candidate will have the following qualities:

• Ability to relate well to children and young people
• Excellent team player
• Resilience
• Ability to use initiative
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Good Maths and English skills
• Basic IT skills including use of e-mails
• Willingness to learn, reflect and share effective practice with others

 We are committed to safeguarding, and we see this as the Golden thread that drives everything we do. We also promote the welfare of all our children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any candidates who have lived or worked overseas in the last 5 years, will need to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries they have resided in if they are the preferred candidate. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Applicants should apply through eteach.com or via the school website: westoaksschool.co.uk/vacancies.   Application forms should be completed on-line through the MyNewTerm portal, CVs will not be accepted.  The closing date is Sunday  1st February 2026 at midnight.  Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application process, please email recruitment@westoaksschool.co.uk

Interviews  -  w/c  9th and 23rd  February and 2nd March 2026

Learning Guides – B1 Points 4-6

Permanent Posts – required from 20th April 2026

Hours - 32.5 hours per week (5 days) Term Time Only plus 5 training days