Woodeaton Manor School · Oxford, South East
‘...Reducing Barriers to Expand Horizon...’ Do you understand that behaviour, whether loud or quiet, is a form of communication? Are you the kind of teacher who looks beyond labels and sanctions to see the child or young person underneath? Do you believe that with the right relationships, safety and care, every young person can grow and thrive? Do you have a love and passion for the teaching of English… If so, we’d love to hear from you. Woodeaton Manor School is a nurturing and ambitious specialist secondary school for pupils aged 11–16, all of whom have an EHCP linked to social, Emotional, Mental Health Needs. Nestled in a Grade II Listed Manor house with breathtaking scenery it really could not be a more exciting time to join our school and get to work with our pupils. They need time, trust and sensitive support to feel safe enough to learn but when they get this they are truly amazing: creative, thoughtful, funny and full of potential! They need adults who understand them, believe in them and can see just how awesome they really are. More than a workplace, WMS is a community. We believe in belonging, not just inclusion. Our staff are trusted professionals, encouraged to share ideas, reflect deeply, lead change and keep learning. Whether you are an experienced SEN teacher, early in your career or wanting to move from mainstream into Special, you will find a team that has your back and a leadership group that genuinely believes in you. This role is for teachers who Understand that behaviour is communication and the key importance of relationships Believe in values driven restorative principles Know that progress isn’t always linear, and that small steps are still meaningful Can balance high expectations with compassion, patience and flexibility Want to make a lifelong difference, not just deliver lessons What we Offer Competitive salary + SEN allowance, and scope for a TLR Fully funded CPD, mentoring & coaching A trust-wide commitment to wellbeing, including paid wellbeing days, (1 each long term!) generous protected PPA time, the ‘good biscuits’ for staff meetings, and free on-site parking. Access to an employee assistance programme Teachers’ Pension Scheme Employee referral scheme (earn up to £500 for successful referrals) Highly resourced classrooms, small class sizes and access to multidisciplinary teams A strong safeguarding and therapeutic culture A truly unique student body (that will make you smile every day!) Full induction programme to the school A caring and supportive staff team An SLT who really do value work life balance! Passionate, supportive colleagues who genuinely care The opportunity to shape provision and be part of a school that is always evolving About the Role Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils’ developmental needs as our KS3 English Teacher Use assessment effectively to inform teaching, interventions and personalised progress Promote a safe,