Vacancies

Teacher - Cody Oaks

Job Introduction

Primary/Secondary Teacher

Starting Date: Jan 2026

Basis: Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS (1.0 FTE) + SEN allowance

Job description:

At Cody Oaks we have now moved into our fourth year and now have some exciting opportunities within our teaching team to support the additional cohort that joined us in September 2025. We pride ourselves on our therapeutic approach, establishing ‘the Cody Oaks Way’ which has shown to have a significant impact upon our students so far. We have a strong and energetic team who pull together to achieve what is best for our students. At Cody Oaks, within KS2 and 3, we have adopted a Primary model. This allows our learners to establish positive attachment and trust, leading to positive engagement and social development. Learners leave their classrooms for specialist sessions, such as DT, PE and Science.

Cody Oaks is now at its final stage of growth and that will provide opportunities within the leadership team at both Cody Oaks and the wider Samuel Cody School – it is a great time to join us!

We are seeking a teacher to work alongside our students to support both their academic and social and emotional mental health skills. This will be working with students within KS3, with many working significantly below ARE. The role lends itself to someone with the ability to teach across the curriculum at KS2/3 level, whether they are qualified at either primary or secondary level.

Responsibilities & professional development:

To be able to build relationships with students to engage, build trust and support personal/social development.
To plan, deliver and expose students, with support with both middle and senior leaders, to a national curriculum across the whole curriculum
To meet the teaching and learning expectations within Cody Oaks
To keep up to date with curriculum development
To lead or support enrichment activities within the school day
To utilise the school reward system to support students engagement
To participate and support within school trips during the school day
To identify the balance between social and academic progress and prioritise to meet the developing needs of the learners
To model and deliver ‘The Cody Oaks Way’ – therapeutic approach
To consistently understand the behaviour of students and the need to support development and meet need to begin a journey with each student.
To utilise support staff effectively to maximise impact for learners within the environment.
To action and utilise input from specialist advisors (such as ELSA, SALT and other specialist teams)
To engage with a responsive CPD programme to develop staff to meet students’ needs
To participate in performance management arrangements.
To monitor and present the progress of students in relation to academic and social development using appropriate tools
To use data effectively to plan, interact with parents and feedback to leaders within the school.
To use appropriate tools to set targets for learners to support engagement and achievement
To engage and interact with parents and establish positive relationships
To be fully aware of school safeguarding procedures and engage with this

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviewed if suitable. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at any time.

For an appointment to tour the school please email recruitment@samuelcody.hants.sch.uk or call 01252 985425

Applicants are required to fill in an application form

Please send completed application forms to recruitment@samuelcody.hants.sch.uk

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.