Endeavour Academy, Oxford

Endeavour Academy is a specialist academy in Headington, Oxford, providing education for learners aged 8 to 19 with autism and severe learning difficulties. As part of MacIntyre Academies Trust, the school offers an autism-specific environment built around respect for each young person’s individuality. Its ethos places communication, well-being, independence and preparation for adulthood at the centre of school life, with a strong commitment to personalised learning and meaningful outcomes.

The academy is a small, highly specialist community serving approximately 32 pupils across KS2, KS3, KS4 and KS5. Its bespoke, relevant and functional curriculum is tailored to each learner’s needs, including a clear focus on communication, sensory integration, independence and practical life skills. Developed with MacIntyre Academies Trust and Oxfordshire County Council, the school works closely with parents, carers and partner professionals to ensure that learning opportunities are coordinated, purposeful and responsive.

Working at Endeavour Academy offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference within a close-knit and collaborative team. Staff receive a full induction, training and continuing professional development, together with support from senior leaders and access to employee well-being provision. Eligible teachers can benefit from the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, specialist allowances, family-friendly policies, enhanced sick pay, the Cycle to Work Scheme and an employer-funded enhanced DBS certificate.