Engagement for Emergent Learners Lead Teacher
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[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a compassionate, skilled and innovative Lead Teacher for Engagement for Emergent Learners to champion outstanding provision for students with the most complex learning needs. In this pivotal middle‑leadership role, you will design and lead highly personalised, sensory‑based learning pathways, create engaging and therapeutic learning environments, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team—therapists, specialist teachers, and support staff—to embed communication‑focused, holistic approaches that help our learners thrive.
Job details
- Job role Teacher
- Working pattern Full time
- Contract type Permanent
- Pay scale MPR/UPR Outer London
[Employer hidden] is seeking a compassionate, skilled and innovative Lead Teacher for Engagement for Emergent Learners to champion outstanding provision for students with the most complex learning needs, including those with multiple disabilities, profound communication needs and highly individual sensory profiles. In this pivotal middle‑leadership role, you will design and lead highly personalised, sensory‑based learning pathways, create engaging and therapeutic learning environments, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team—therapists, specialist teachers, and support staff—to embed communication‑focused, holistic approaches that help our learners thrive.
You will be the driving force behind specialist curriculum development, alternative assessment methods, AAC‑focused practice, and staff coaching, ensuring colleagues feel confident and skilled in adapting teaching for our most complex learners.
What the school offers its staff
With one dedicated leadership day each week, a supportive senior leadership team, and the ongoing assistance of a dedicated HLTA, you will have the time and support needed to shape exceptional practice across the school. Your work will directly support students’ communication, engagement, emotional regulation and progression towards meaningful adult lives.
Oak Lodge offers a warm, therapeutic, person‑centred environment with small class sizes, high staffing ratios, excellent SEND‑focused CPD, and a strong culture of collaboration and wellbeing. This is an ideal role for an experienced SEND practitioner who is passionate about complex needs education and ready to take the next step into middle leadership within a values‑led, forward‑thinking Trust.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
Please complete the online application.