Deputy Pathway 2 Lead

Job Introduction

An exciting leadership opportunity for a SEN Teacher

Are you an experienced SEND teacher ready to take the next step into leadership? This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a real difference to our incredible students.

Great Oaks School is a warm, supportive and highly collaborative environment where staff are valued, encouraged and well‑developed. Our students are truly wonderful to work with, and Pathway 2 offers a rich, semi‑formal curriculum for learners with complex needs. As Deputy Pathway 2 Lead, you will play a key role in shaping high‑quality provision, supporting colleagues, and modelling excellent practice, while maintaining a teaching commitment that keeps you closely connected to the classroom.

If you are passionate about SEND, enthusiastic about curriculum development, and ready to support the leadership of a pathway, we would love to hear from you.

Interested candidates are warmly invited to contact Geraldine Lindsay (Headteacher) or Tony Parkes (Deputy Headteacher) for an informal conversation. School tours will be available to book after the Easter Holidays.

Great Oaks is known for its warm, collaborative ethos, high expectations for all learners, and commitment to staff development. With over 215 staff and a culture that prioritises clear communication, wellbeing and professional growth, this is a school where teachers thrive and future leaders are nurtured.

Come and join a team who care deeply about their students, support one another, and are committed to making a difference every day.

For more information about the role, please see the website for our School.

Teacher Main Scale (including UPS) + SEN Allowance + TLR 2 (£5,000)

Closing Date:            22nd April 2026

Interview Date:          29th April 2026

Start Date:                 1st September 2026

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.