Oakwood School

Class Teacher (Primary & Secondary School)

Permanent

Required for September 2026

Teacher Main Pay Scale/UPS plus 1 SEND Point

(ECTs are welcome to apply for this position. In the case of ECTs the contract will be a fixed term reviewed annually. A permanent contract would only be awarded upon successful completion of the ECT process)

Oakwood School is a growing school for children with severe learning needs (SLD), autism and profound and multiple learning needs (PMLD) for pupils from EYFS to Year 11. Our school is set across two sites; our Walsall Wood Campus and our Pelsall Lane Campus.

We are looking for inspirational Class Teachers to work in our wonderful school and be a part of our dynamic team spanning EYFS through to KS4. We are looking to appoint teachers with a range of specialisms spanning autism to severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties (including pupils with physical and medical needs).

Governors want to appoint committed, highly motivated, well organised and enthusiastic practitioners. We need teachers who will embrace our inclusive and creative philosophy and help us further develop an environment where ‘Every Child Shines!’

Successful candidates will join a dedicated and hardworking team of senior leaders, teachers, TAs, pastoral and health leads in an innovative, creative and supportive school with Walsall’s most inspirational pupils.

Oakwood School is highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure check along with relevant employment/online checks.

These will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children

A copy of our Safeguarding Policy is available to view on our school website.

The job description and application form can be found on our school website – vacancy page

https://www.oakwood.walsall.sch.uk

Please call school or email to arrange a school visit.

Closing Date: Friday 24th April 2026 by noon

Interview process: W/C Monday 4th May 2026

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process