Teacher

Class Teacher Required for 2026  

Great Oaks College is a specialist independent college for young adults with Special Educational Needs. 

The college provides further educational opportunities to students aged 19-25 with moderate, severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties, many of whom also have other needs such as physical disabilities, sensory impairments and autism. We run three Pathways: Vocational, Life and Living and Engagement for Life.  

The Life and Living Pathway is located at the Triangle in Hounslow, Engagement for Life and Vocational Departments is located at the Windmill, Sunbury on Thames (the main College address). 

Vocational students are working towards the development of skills that they need to prepare them for paid employment. In addition to a core curriculum focusing on functional Maths and English, PSHEC and daily living skills, students have access to lessons, including Horticulture, Catering, Cafe, Retail and Facilities. Students also access external work placements in the community.   

 Students within the Life Skills Pathway are working towards the development of their day-to-day life skills, including cooking, home management, shopping, travelling, and developing communication and social skills. Students also work to develop their functional literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.   

Within the Engagement for life Pathway, students are working to develop their communication, build on their understanding of cause and effect and environmental control develop meaningful relationships and maintain their physical ability.  

We would love to hear from Teachers with experience in special education, who have the desire and motivation to make a difference in our students’ lives. We believe that all of our students can make outstanding progress, and we want to appoint individuals who share our beliefs.  

Great Oaks College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and anyone applying to work at the College is expected to share this commitment.  

This position is subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check with adult barring and references being received. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of a twenty-six working week probation period.  

We value our employees and offer a supportive and engaging environment, comprehensive induction, inset and excellent continuous professional development training sessions, Teachers Pension scheme access to staff discounts, and other wellbeing benefits:  

Inner London Payscale 

An employee assistance programme 

Access to Private Doctors and Nurses 24/7 free of charge  

Daily staff breakfasts including fruits, cereal and toast  

Eligibility for Blue Light Card  

Cycle to work scheme  

Free eye test for identified staff  

Employee referral reward  

To apply, please complete and email the application form to hr@greatoakscollege.com  

Closing Date:              9am, Friday, 17th April 2026  

Interview Date:           Tuesday, 28th  April 2026  

Start Date:                   1st of September 2026 ( or sooner) 

Contract Type:           Permanent  

Pay Scale:                    Inner London Pay Scale (dependent upon relevant skills and experience           in special education) M1 £40,317 to UPS 1 £57,632 plus SEN point 2           £5,497 per year  

Please note that all teachers paid at UPS level are given a cross- college responsibility in line with their role, experience and knowledge.