About This Role
Central England Academy Trust provides excellent education to learners in Nuneaton and the surrounding areas. We have five schools: Oak Wood Primary School, Oak Wood Secondary School, Michael Drayton Junior School, Higham Lane north Academy and Higham Lane School. Together, we offer a comprehensive education to students aged 4 to 19 in both mainstream and SEN settings. We are a diverse Trust that celebrates individual learning needs, including profound, severe, and complex learning needs.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and inspirational teacher who is passionate about working with pupils who have a broad range of SEN at Oak Wood Primary School .
As a growing Multi Academy Trust we are looking for enthusiastic and skilled qualified teachers who are or aspire to be outstanding practitioners. We particularly welcome applications from teachers with experience of teaching in an Early years or primary setting who have the ability to transfer their skills to working with pupils who may have severe or complex learning difficulties, social and communication learning needs.
We would also welcome applications from teachers who have experience in teaching in mainstream or specialist schools. We encourage outstanding ECT’S to apply for this position, as full training is provided.
As a growing Academy Trust, we are committed to developing our work force and encourage all staff to participate in a range of professional development opportunities.
Key Requirements
Are you
Positive and passionate about working with pupils with SEN?
A good or outstanding practitioner with experience of teaching pupils with SEND needs?
A reflective practitioner who strives to offer a creative curriculum?
A team player who can work as part of the multi-disciplinary team?
A problem solver who likes to support pupils to overcome barriers?
Committed to self-development and learning?
If you are, then we can offer
· A wonderful school with the most rewarding pupils and families.
A nurturing group of staff, who are committed to helping pupils to achieve their potential.
A strong ethos and collaborative working.
Dedicated teaching assistants and pastoral support.
A rigorous induction programme and opportunities for quality professional development.
Close links within the local community
• Competitive remuneration package
• A generous defined benefit pension scheme
• Excellent continuous professional development
• Bespoke training and support from the Trust team to meet your needs
• We provide a supportive Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support
• Employee benefits scheme, offering discount on every day and lifestyle essentials.
• Free, onsite parking
• Subsidised eye care for extended users of VDU
· Health Cash Plan
• Gym memberships scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
Additional Information & How to Apply
For further details about this role, or to arrange a visit to the school please contact the school office on 02476 740901
To apply for this role candidates are asked to complete an online application form, supported by a letter of application (maximum of 1 side of A4), which outlines your experience and skills in relation to the areas described in the person specification
To apply please click on this link:
https://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies
Closing date: Monday 20th April 2026 at 12 noon
Interview Date: Tuesday 28th April 2026
Start Date: September 2026