Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Columbia Grange School
The CEO and Trust Board of Oak Learning Trust seek to recruit an inspirational teacher to join our trust at Columbia Grange School. This is a primary specialist provision catering for the needs of pupils aged five to eleven, with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Severe Learning Difficulties and who have an Educational, health and Care Plan. Whilst the role is based at Columbia Grange, the role will be appointed to Oak Learning Trust, and movement between Trust Schools may be expected in the future. This an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop their own teaching in a supportive and aspirational environment.
These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.This post requires a declaration under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009, including Disqualification by Association
Oak Learning Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board procedures.
Closing Date/Shortlisting: 12:00 noon on Monday 2nd March 2026
Interviews: TBC
Please return completed forms to the School Office Manager: OLTJanine.Mackintosh@olt.org.uk
Teaching Assistant - Monkton Academy
The CEO and Trust Board of Oak Learning Trust seek to recruit adaptable and dedicated teaching assistants, to join our trust at Monkton Academy.
Whilst this position is based at Monkton Academy, all appointments will be to Oak Learning Trust, and movement between Trust Schools may be expected in the future.
The successful candidates will:
• Be outstanding and reflective practitioners with high expectations of themselves for all children.
• Be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 3.
• Be proficient and knowledgeable in supporting children with special education needs and disabilities.
• Have an effective working knowledge of the curriculum and a good understanding or the principals of child development and learning process.
• Is able to contribute to wider school life.
The ability to drive a minibus is considered as a desirable element of applications.
These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post requires a declaration under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009, including Disqualification by Association
Oak Learning Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board procedures.
Closing Date/Shortlisting: 12:00 noon on Thursday 5th March 2026
Shortlisting: Friday 6th March 2026
Interviews: Thursday 12th March 2026
Please return completed forms to the School Office Manager: eanderson@monktonacademy.co.uk
