Class Teacher - Mathematics

The Heights Academy; Smith's Wood; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Staff voice

Induction & probation support

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & development

Rewards & discounts

Résumé du poste

The Heights Academy in Birmingham is seeking a Class Teacher to join our forward-looking provision for pupils with EHCPs (Autism). This full-time, permanent, term-time-only role offers progression on the MPS/UPS scale plus a SEN allowance.

You will work with Key Stage 2 and 3 learners in a brand-new setting, focusing on independent learning, collaborative teaching, and memorable lessons. Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status and demonstrate excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Clear, proactive communication with pupils, families and staff.
• Ability to collaborate across teams to support pupil progress.
• Knowledge of inclusive teaching methods and Autism strategies.
• Experience working with EHCPs and sensory needs is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Be passionate about developing children as independent learners and thinkers.
• Eager to develop excellent teaching practice and create a learning environment where all pupils can achieve their best.
• Be committed to making learning experiences memorable and fun.
• Be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and work effectively as part of a team.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Special school experience

Formation

Qualified Teacher Status

Description du poste

ROLE : Class Teacher

Salary Range: MPS/UPS+ £2,786 : SEN Allowance

Location: The Heights Academy, Auckland Dr, Birmingham, B36 0DD

Contract: Full time, Permanent, Term-Time Only

Start Date: January 2027

Job Overview:

At Forward Education Trust we clearly state our mission - empowering children and young people to live their best lives. This is encompassed in our 3 core values: working together with purpose; nurturing potential; inspiring success.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Class Teacher to join The Heights Academy.

The Heights Academy opened in September 2023 in a brand-new build, and this is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of the next stage of the journey of growth and development. Initially we are open to pupils in Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, but over time, will grow to cater for 116 pupils across Key Stage 2, 3 and 4. All of our pupils have an EHCP with a diagnosis of Autism.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about developing children as independent learners and thinkers.

• Eager to develop excellent teaching practice and create a learning environment where all pupils can achieve their best.

• Be committed to making learning experiences memorable and fun.

• Be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and work effectively as part of a team.

  Have experience of working in a special school setting

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status

Benefits

Forward Education Trust is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest quality staff. To do this, we have an Employee Value Proposition offering a range of benefits to help our staff on a personal and professional level, which includes:

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• FET HUB - information all in one place, access to a range of benefits
• Paid for Health Cash Plan - employee and dependent children benefit - option to add partner
• Staff voice - consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and a supportive appraisal system
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential advice, with face‑to‑face consultations
• Learning and development - including online learning and other resources
• Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Wellbeing package and family friendly policies
• Rewards and awards throughout the year, in line with Trust behaviours and values

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school and/or call to have an informal conversation with the headteacher,Lisa Walker

T:0121 269 6000

E:[e-mail]

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 19 October 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 22 October 2026