An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teacher at Oastlers School, Keighley.
Oastlers Schoolis a Trauma Informed UK School. We help children and young people move towards positive emotional and relational health so that learning — and lives — can flourish.
Our fantastic school is a well‑established, designated SEMH specialist provision with capacity to serve 179 learners, supported by a team of talented colleagues, across two sites in central Bradford and Keighley. We are a school that’s proudly part of Exceed Academies Trust — a high‑reputation family of 14 schools with a system‑lead role through the Exceed Teaching School Hub and outstanding Exceed SCITT. You’ll collaborate, contribute and grow within a Trust that believes in inclusive, community‑minded excellence.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering and coordinating the daily teaching, planning, assessment and pastoral care for learners primarily in Year 8. They will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to develop inclusive practice and ensure provision is high quality, safe, effective and relevant. The role will also include deployment of teaching support staff, financial and physical resources within the school to support teaching and learning.
We are looking for an experienced Teacher who is able to cope with highly complex problems, particularly in child protection and challenging behaviours. Some of our learners are involved in high risk‑taking activities such a substance misuse, going missing, vulnerability to exploitation and much more. They may lead chaotic lifestyles or suffer from neglect, forms of abuse and witness domestic violence and family turbulence.
If you'd like to know more about our amazing school, please visit our website at www.oastlers.co.uk
The successful candidate will:
- Have recent successful experience as a Teacher
- Have a strong commitment to ensuring excellent pupil progress
- Be dedicated to sharing responsibilities for raising standards
- Enjoy a collaborative style approach to working and learning
- Be able to demonstrate knowledge of successful strategies for assessing and raising pupils' achievement
We can offer:
- Children who are enthusiastic to learn
- A supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents
- Fantastic facilities
- Opportunities for further development and training
- A healthy work-life balance
- Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Free, on‑site parking
- Excellent employer pension contribution scheme
Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.
Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.
Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations. We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable. Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form. Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.
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Teacher - Oastlers Keighley in Bradford employer: Oastlers School
Oastlers School is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing environment where the Assistant Head of Catering can thrive. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to work-life balance, employees are encouraged to grow within a supportive team dedicated to providing high-quality meals for students. The unique setting of a Trauma Informed UK School enhances the work culture, making it a rewarding place to contribute to the well-being of pupils.
