About This Role
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more. Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people. Ormiston Queensmill Academy is currently seeking an exceptional LeadTeacher to join our highly skilled and dedicated team. As a Lead Teacher, you will plan and deliver high -quality teaching . Lead a small, supportive class team to deliver a bespoke, engaging, and highly differentiated curriculum tailored to the individual needs and interests of each pupil. You will be central to their learning journey - helping them build skills, confidence, and independence. The role is based at Sulivan Satellite provision in Parsons Green. The provision opened in September 2025 with 20 pupils enrolled this year and a further 20 pupils started with us in September 2026.
The Successful Candidate Will Have The Following
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Experience teaching in EYFS settings
- Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and how to adapt for SEND learners.
- A genuine passion for working with neurodiverse children and young people.
- Understanding of autism-specific strategies and emotional regulation practices.
If you already have experience in a special school or specialist provision that would be advantageous. Familiarity with SCERTS, TEACCH, Zones of Regulation, or other autism specific approaches and ability to manage complex dysregulation with empathy and resilience will support you in this role.
About Our Academy
OQMA is a well-established special school dedicated to teaching children and young people with autism and specific learning difficulties. We are extremely fortunate at to be based in purpose-built facilities designed to deliver a spacious, low-arousal learning environment with excellent autism-specific facilities and resources, allowing us to manage our young people’s needs effectively. We are looking to appoint people that are interested in learning more about Autism and passionate about supporting autistic pupils to access education both within the school and in the local community. We are looking for individuals who are flexible, empathetic, creative, resilient and eager to learn.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys ...
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
Benefits
- A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
- A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Automatic pay progression
- Generous pension and life cover
- Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through ourbenefitsplatform
- Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
Safeguarding Statement
Ormiston Queensmill Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Ormiston Academies Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process. All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here.
For further information about our safeguarding and recruitment practices, please refer to the Trust's Policies here: Other Policies.
Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
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