What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a full-time, permanent teacher to start as soon as possible.
We would be interested in hearing from you if you have experience of teaching students with:
• ASD / Challenging behaviours and/or
• Complex or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties and/or
• Complex sensory needs
It is important that the successful candidate:
• Is an excellent practitioner within the classroom and is committed to raising pupils’ attainment through the use of a wide range of skilled and creative teaching techniques;
• Has experience in the field of SEN / Special Schools;
• Can be adaptable to meet the diverse needs of our students;
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can demonstrate these when dealing with parents, colleagues and other stakeholders;
• Is a team player both within the classroom and across the wider school environment;
• Is a hard worker with high expectations of themselves;
• Can demonstrate the ability to motivate those with whom they work to share their high standards.
An opportunity to visit the school will be available prior to the closing date.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@oakfieldpark.wakefield.sch.uk or Oakfield Park School, Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract WF7 7DT no later than midday on Friday 18th October 2024
What the school offers its staff
Oakfield Park School is a Local Authority maintained school situated in the pleasant village of Ackworth, near Pontefract. We provide a high level of specialised education for young people aged 11 to 19 years who have severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties. Many of our pupils have additional complex needs including ASDs, sensory impairment, challenging behaviour and physical difficulties. We provide high-quality specialist resources across the school, including a hydrotherapy pool, a sensory room, activity and soft play area, a food tech room, and a variety of outdoor resources.
We aim for all our students to develop a ‘voice’, to be as independent, social, and healthy as possible, enabling them to become citizens who engage positively with society while leading happy and fulfilled lives.
We are dedicated to providing a safe learning environment for all of our students as well as ensuring the well-being of our staff.
Further information can be found at
Commitment to safeguarding
Oakfield Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Governing Body has a duty of care to students and all members of the school community. There is a comprehensive Safeguarding policy in place which, along with a policy for Health and Safety, is regularly reviewed by the Governing Body. Our Safeguarding policy can be found on the school website under the Policies section and is also available upon request from the school office.