Class Inclusion Teacher

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: Oakfield South, Auburn Road, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE 4DA  Salary: Main Scale 1- 6, SEN1 (with potential to add TLR2a for future responsibilities)  Working Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date:  8th October 2026 Interview Date(s): Mon 12th, Tues 13th, & Wed 14th October 2026 Oakfield Short Stay Primary is a dynamic and vibrant 30-place pupil referral unit. We are dedicated to ensuring every child achieves success and realises their potential. Our primary school operates across two bases, providing a supportive and engaging environment for pupils who join us following a permanent exclusion or dual registration. About the Role As a Class Teacher at Oakfield Short Stay School, you will be central to our mission of supporting and inspiring learners with Social, Emotional and Mental health (SEMH) and Communication and Interaction (C&I) needs. You will teach a small group of pupils, delivering a creative, engaging curriculum designed to capture interest, build confidence and support meaningful progress. Once established in post, there will be opportunities to contribute to outreach work across the county, working alongside mainstream settings to observe pupils, offer professional guidance and support the maintenance of placements. This aspect of the role will involve acting as a Local Authority officer, providing practical recommendations and tailored strategies to meet pupils’ needs in inclusive environments. At Oakfield Short Stay School, we believe that positive relationships along with strong staff and pupil connections are at the heart of everything we do. If you are a reflective, resilient practitioner who is passionate about making a remarkable difference, we would welcome your application. What We Offer: • Unique Learning Environment: Experience a diverse and dynamic workplace where every day is different. • Professional Development: Access opportunities for professional growth and bespoke training. • Supportive Team: Join a highly skilled and supportive team of practitioners. • Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people. • Opportunity: Options to lead across the curriculum and lead staff teams and develop leadership skills.  We are looking for a candidate with a proven willingness to engage with professional development, alongside teaching responsibilities. In time, the successful candidate will provide outreach support, observing pupils in various settings and offering tailored recommendations and advice to support inclusion in our mainstream primary schools. An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-04/recruitment-of-ex-offenders-policy-statement.pdf]. About You To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria: • Qualified teacher status or recent and relevant professional development / training. An inspiring teacher who takes responsibility for planning, preparing and delivering engaging, high‑quality lessons to a small group of learners, recognising and responding to differing levels of ability and needs. • A person with an ability to create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment that motivates learners, builds confidence, and fosters a positive attitude and lasting love for learning. Equipping pupils with the skills they need to successfully transition into their next school placement. • Experience working with children and young people who present with SEND, SEMH and C&I needs is essential, demonstrating a commitment to inclusion and belonging, ensuring all pupils feel valued and supported. • We welcome applications from passionate teachers who can bring additional curriculum strengths- such as sport, art, music or other creative disciplines to enrich our provision.  • The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong leadership skills and the ability to lead and inspire a team through upholding our core values of Resilience, Respect, Reflective and Remarkable.  • Many of our pupils present with challenging behaviour and we are seeking someone who can demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence and a genuine ability to build meaningful, trusting relationships with learners who have complex needs. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1004] and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents.  You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign]. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Rachel Fisher Assistant Headteacher or Craig Collins • Deputy Headteachers: Telephone: 0116 275 9150 Email: oakfieldprimary@leics.gov.uk [oakfieldprimary@leics.gov.uk] To arrange a visit contact the school office using the contact information above. How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1001] section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support [https://emss.org.uk/support].  By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1006]. About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.  Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Our Recruitment Process [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/the-application-process] Our Organisational Values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/pages/1004] Our Employee Benefits [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/employee-benefits] Working for Us [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/an-inclusive-workplace]