Job Description

Class Teacher

Location: Luminous Oak Academy

Salary: Main / Upper Payscale + SEN Allowance

Solent Academies Trust is seeking a passionate, dedicated teacher to join Luminous Oak Academy, at the start of its journey. Luminous Oak is a brand-new special free school dedicated to transforming the lives of children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Luminous Oak Academy opened in September 2026 with 36 pupils in Years 5 to 8, Luminous Oak will grow over three years to be a state-of-the-art, 125-place academy for pupils in Years 4 to 11, based in the heart of the Boorley Gardens development in Eastleigh. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to build a school from the ground up shaping its vision, culture, and provision to deliver exceptional specialist education.

Named by pupils within our Trust, Luminous Oak represents strength, growth, and resilience, reflecting our commitment to empowering children and young people to thrive.

The school’s cutting-edge facilities will include:

• 15 classrooms and specialist practical learning spaces
• Therapy and intervention areas tailored to SEMH support
• A fitness suite to promote well-being and self-regulation
• Extensive outdoor spaces, including sensory courtyard and a multi-use games area

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate teacher, skilled in Primary and/or Secondary teaching, who understands the unique challenges and incredible strength of children with diverse learning needs. You will develop and deliver tailored lesson plans that inspire engagement and progress, working closely with a team of skilled professionals.

We will provide high-quality coaching, support and professional development. You will have the opportunity to be innovative, creative and have fun, whilst making a real difference to the lives of our pupils who face significant challenges in their learning and development. We value our employees and as part of our teachers’ pay structure, we pay SEN Allowance which increase after 3 and 5 years of service.

For an informal discussion about the role, the academy and the Trust, please contact Louisa Paston, Principal on louisa.paston@luminousoak-academy.net

For more details, please visit our Jobs Board Luminous Oak Academy | SAMpeople Recruit

If you have any questions at all, please email talent@solentacademiestrust.info

Closing date for applications is Monday 12th October 2026, 9am.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th October 2026.

Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted Solent Academies 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 an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.