Class Teacher (Connector and Developer Pathway)

Teaching Vacancies; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Wednesbury is seeking a Class Teacher for the Connector and Developer pathways. This role involves teaching students with special educational needs, focusing on independence and life skills. The ideal candidate will have a primary or secondary teaching qualification and experience working with pupils diagnosed with Autism. The position is full-time, permanent, and requires a DBS check. Join a supportive team dedicated to achieving excellent outcomes for students.

Benefits

Teacher Pension or Local Government Pension

Paid Health Cash Plan

Comprehensive induction and support

Mental Health support resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status is essential.
• Experience working with autism is preferred.
• Must have current DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Teach pupils within the Connector and Developer pathways.
• Develop strategies to meet individual student needs.
• Prepare students for adult life educationally and emotionally.

Skills

Experience teaching pupils with SEN

Passion for supporting pupil independence

Fluency in English

Education

Primary or secondary teaching qualification

Job description

Job Title

Class Teacher (Connector and Developer Pathway)

Location

High Point Academy, Friar Park Rd, Wednesbury, WS10 0JS

Salary and Contract

Salary Range: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (suitable for NQT/ECT)
Permanent - Full Time
Required – ASAP

About the School

High Point Academy opened in September 2021 for children and young people aged 11-16 years who all have an Education Health and Care Plan and a diagnosis of Autism. The school is part of Forward Education Trust, who specialise in SEN provision.
We are on the lookout for an outstanding primary or secondary teacher who has a real passion for teaching pupils with SEN, ideally with experience working with pupils diagnosed with Autism and recognises the importance of life skills to support our pupils for the future.

Role Overview

Within this role you will be teaching pupils within both the Connector and Developer pathway. Students on the Developer pathway are typically working at least 3 years below age-related expectations and their formal curriculum is focussed around developing independence, life and functional skills. Students on the Connector pathway are working 2 years below age-related up to age-related expectations. You will respond to meet the individual needs of our students and help them to build strategies to minimise barriers to learning, enabling them to prepare for adult life both educationally and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Teach pupils within the Connector and Developer pathways.
• Respond to and meet the individual needs of students.
• Develop strategies to minimise learning barriers.
• Prepare students for educational and emotional aspects of adult life.
• Work as part of a strong, caring staff community to achieve the best outcomes for young people.

Qualifications & Experience

• Primary or secondary teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEN, preferably with autism.
• Passion for supporting pupils in developing independence and life skills.
• Current DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.

Benefits and Development

• Teacher Pension or Support Staff Local Government Pension – Employer Contribution.
• FET HUB – all information in one place, access to a range of benefits.
• Paid for Health Cash Plan – employee and dependent children benefit – option to add partner.
• Employee Questionnaire – consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas.
• Salary sacrifice scheme – Cycle to Work Scheme.
• NHS approved Thrive App – to support mental health & well-being.
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and ongoing performance management & appraisal system.
• Easy purchase scheme (salary deduction) – Smart Tech in association with Currys.
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme – free, totally confidential advice, with face‑to‑face consultations.
• Personal & professional learning & development – including FLICK online learning and other resources.
• Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks.
• Occupational Health Service – accessible to support the needs of individual staff.
• Staff recognition – e‑cards to celebrate success among colleagues.
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• Policies being developed to support positive health & well‑being: Family Friendly Working, Special Leave of Absence, Flexible Working, Menopause.

Application Process

Closing Date: 16/01/2026
Interviews: TBC
The Trust may review applications upon receipt and may call applicants for interview prior to the advertised closing date. We encourage you to make an early application. Only fully completed Forward Education Trust Application forms will be accepted; we will not review CVs alone. If you do not hear from the school within 14 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted. Successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to relevant pre‑employment checks.

Legal and Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016); therefore speaking fluent English is essential. An online search will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. Forward Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and welfare; the successful candidate must promote this ethos and will be subject to enhanced DBS, prohibition check, childcare disqualification, medical fitness, ID and right‑to‑work checks, and two references.