Job Description

Swalcliffe Park School CIO

Oxfordshire
32,916 - 49,232 per year

Salary:

MPS or UPS 1 or 2 plus SEN allowance

Job type:

Full Time, Maternity Cover

Start date:

05 January 2026

Apply by:

1 October 2025

Job overview

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We have a vacancy for a Teacher - this is a full time position on a fixed term basis to provide maternity leave cover.

Swalcliffe Park School CIO is a non-maintained charitable incorporated organisation specialising in day and residential education and care for high functioning students with ASC (10-19 years). We currently have 74 students on role and have been judged to be 'Outstanding' by Ofsted for both Education (2025) and Residential Care (2025). The school also has Beacon School Status Autism Accreditation and an Enhanced Practitioner Commendation.

Due to our growing student numbers and a promotion, we are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced teacher to join our outstanding multi-disciplinary team. Previous experience of working with this population is desirable but not essential. We are particularly interested in:Key stage 2 teachers willing to operate a primary model class for KS2 and KS3 students and possibly core subject teaching (English, Maths and Science to lower ability students across the school).
Special school teachers willing to offer a range of subjects.


Our maximum class size is six students to two adults. The behaviour and engagement of students is exceptional.

So, if you have a:

passion for teaching commitment to improving outcomes and life chances for students with ASC proactive and energetic disposition desire to develop your own practice ...................... then this could be the place for you!


Teachers' terms and conditions: Main scale plus SEN allowance 1 or 2 depending on experience and or qualifications. Teachers' pension and a range of additional benefits.

We are looking for someone to commence with us on a fixed term basis from January 2026 for up to a year in the first instance.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 12 noon.

interviews/assessment centre will be held on Tuesday, 7th October 2025.

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young/vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. We implement all aspects of the safer recruitment process including an Enhanced DBS check.





For an informal chat or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Lotty Dee-Andrew, Vice Principal, Teaching and Learning, LDee-Andrew@swalcliffepark.co.uk or 01295 780302. Visit our website where you can download an application pack via the TES jobs website and find out more about students and our work with them. Completed applications should be submitted via the TES jobs website.

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About

Swalcliffe Park School CIO

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Swalcliffe Park School CIO

Swalcliffe, Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX15 5EP
United Kingdom

+44 1295 780302###

Who we are

We are a

non-maintained specialist residential and day school with places for up to 72 autistic boys aged 10-19

, who are of broadly average ability and have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) from their Local Authority. We're located in the beautiful village of Swalcliffe, near Banbury in Oxfordshire. The school is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).


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Our Approach

The school has a growing national and international reputation as a result of our Quality of Life framework and approach to supporting students and families, which drives everything we do. This approach has helped us to achieve a long-standing track record of 'Outstanding' judgements from Ofsted for our education and residential provision, and Advanced Level Autism Accreditation.


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Benefits

We know that the little things make a big difference. That's why we have some outstanding benefits for our staff, including:


Up to 13 weeks paid holiday Competitive salaries 10 INSET / Staff Training days Competitive pension schemes Free meals and parking Enhanced family friendly benefits Professional Development Programmes 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme and counselling phoneline Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow

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