12 Month Fixed Term Teacher - Elm Tree Primary Academy

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a brand new special school dedicated to supporting autistic pupils. Join a passionate and committed team where your creativity and dedication will help shape the educational experience of children with additional learning needs. As a key member of the teaching staff, you will be responsible for fostering an inclusive environment, ensuring every child's success, and contributing to the school's growth as it reaches full capacity. This role offers professional development and a supportive atmosphere, making it a fulfilling place to advance your teaching career.

Benefits

Continuing professional development

Supportive staff team

Flexible working arrangements

Networking opportunities

Access to employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and skilled in working with autistic pupils.
• Ability to promote and safeguard children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Ensure learning and achievement for all pupils.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Supervise and deploy teaching assistants.

Skills

Experience with autistic pupils

Creative thinking

Team collaboration

Commitment to child welfare

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Elm Tree Primary Academy is a brand new special school in Sandwell for autistic pupils from Reception to Year 6 who have additional learning needs, located on Friar Park Road, Wednesbury.

This is an exciting opportunity for Victoria Academies Trust to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher. We welcome applications from teachers with a range of experience working with autistic pupils with additional learning needs. The position offers the chance to be part of a small team and grow with the school as it reaches full capacity by September 2025.

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Creative thinkers, passionate, committed, and determined to secure the best outcomes for every child
• Experienced and skilled in working with autistic pupils
• Energetic, positive, and effective team players
• Willing to go the extra mile for our children

Main Purpose

1. Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class, ensuring equality of opportunity.
2. Achieve the highest standards in work and conduct, being accountable for your responsibilities.
3. Build respectful relationships with pupils, treating them with dignity and observing professional boundaries.
4. Collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents/carers, external agencies, and other stakeholders.
5. Work within statutory frameworks and adhere to current teacher standards.
6. Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.

Subject Management: TBC

• Share responsibility for the coordination of a subject or school area
• Develop and monitor a curriculum area, contributing to the School Improvement Plan
• Assist in the review of school policies relevant to your phase and subject responsibilities

We offer:

• Opportunities for continuing professional development
• A supportive and hardworking staff team
• A welcoming, motivated environment
• Networking opportunities across the Trust
• Flexible working arrangements (subject to operational needs)
• Access to VAT employee benefits platform

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school. To arrange a visit, contact [e-mail]. A class observation will be part of the interview process.

To apply, please visit the MyNewTerm website.

Supervisory Responsibility

The post holder will supervise and deploy teaching assistants within the class team.

School teachers are required to perform duties outlined in the Teachers Pay and Conditions document.

An online search will be conducted on shortlisted candidates. This does not influence the shortlisting process but will be discussed at interview if concerns arise.

This role requires fluency in spoken and written English, in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and disclosure of any relevant convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings not protected under the Act.

Hours:

Full-time, 12-month fixed-term from 01/09/2025 to 31/08/2026 (maternity cover).

Salary:

TMS M1 – M6 + SEN allowance.

Address:

Elm Tree Primary Academy, Friar Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0TB.

Closing Date:

Sunday, 1 June 2025.