Teacher in Croydon

A fabulous opportunity to be part of shaping a brand-new school. We’re looking for an experienced and passionate teacher to join us as we open our new school – Oak Bridge School, opening to students in September 2026. Part of the Spaghetti Bridge Group, Oak Bridge will support students who experience barriers to learning through our unique three-stage curriculum, designed to develop 21st-century skills and a lifelong love of learning. Our schools provide creative, relational environments where every child is supported to overcome barriers and achieve meaningful success. This is a rare opportunity to join a brand-new team and help build something from the ground up – shaping the culture and creating an environment where young people can truly thrive.

About the school: Oak Bridge School is set within the beautiful surroundings of Lloyd Park, just outside of Croydon. This is an extensive campus currently being refurbished in line with our Beautiful Schools philosophy. The design reflects our belief that inspiring, carefully considered environments enable rich, varied learning experiences and wellbeing for all.

About the role: As a teacher at Oak Bridge School, you will create engaging learning experiences through project-based learning, helping students develop confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning. You will bring:

• Experience working within a SEND, SEMH or ASC setting.
• A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs.
• High aspirations for every young person, with a belief in their potential to succeed.
• A creative and curious approach to teaching and learning.
• A professional, reflective and process-driven approach to your work.
• Good subject and curriculum knowledge.

We are a forward-thinking group of independent special schools united by a shared belief: education should be relational, creative, and bold enough to change lives. You’ll be supported with a comprehensive induction programme. As part of a growing network, you’ll have access to exceptional professional development and the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded leaders shaping the future of specialist education. Spaghetti Bridge also offers the Teachers’ Pension Scheme to employees in eligible roles.

Spaghetti Bridge Ltd. are committed to safeguarding; therefore all employees must have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service. This post involves working with children and young people considered to be at risk and therefore is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.