Class Teacher - SEN

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special school in Birmingham seeks a Class Teacher to join their team. The role emphasizes providing high-quality education to a diverse range of pupils aged 4-19. Candidates with SEND experience are preferred, but transferable skills from mainstream teaching are also welcome. This position offers a competitive salary, access to the Teacher Pension Scheme, and a supportive working environment focused on pupil welfare and development.

Benefits

Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme

Excellent training and development opportunities

Occupational Health Service

Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in SEND is advantageous.
• Ability to reflect and enhance educational practices.
• Engaging and supportive persona towards pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality educational experiences for pupils.
• Plan, prepare, assess, and report on students' progress.
• Maintain a positive ethos and contribute to team-building.

Skills

Reflective

Creative

Engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Class Teacher

Scale/Range Teacher Main Scale 1 - 6 FTE 1 FTE
Full Time Salary £31,650 - £43,607
Allowances* SEN (£2,679) TLR N/A
Contract Type Permanent

Location
Woodlands School
Packington Lane
Coleshill
B46 3JE

Start Date ASAP

About us
Woodlands School is a broad-spectrum special school catering for pupils aged 4 -19 years.We have a warm, mutually supportive and caring ethos with enthusiastic and skilled staff who are highly aspirational and committed to pupil welfare, progress and life-chances.

Ourrecent Ofsted report commented that 'Pupils are happy to come into school. They are excited about the day ahead.’ ‘Staff know their pupils well and pupils’ individual needs are well understood and catered for.’

Our school is part of Unity MAT, which is a small, ambitious trust comprising of ourselves and two other similar special schools. Our collaborative working means that we have shared understanding of the challenges and issues that our schools face and can work together to find solutions. The schools are supported by a strong Core Team who provide dedicated support services across the Trust.

What we need:
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reflective and creative teacher to join our friendly and ambitious school. Whilst prior/previous experience in SEND is advantageous we also recognise and welcome the transferable knowledge, skills and experience that mainstream practitioners can bring to the role. We are looking for candidates who are available to start asap, but we are willing to wait for the right candidate.

The core purpose of your role will be:
• To provide a high-quality educational experience for all pupils
• To teach classes / groups of pupils ensuring that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their complex learning, personal and social needs.
• Maintain positive ethos and core values of the school
• Contribute to constructive team building amongst teaching staff, non-teaching staff, parents and carers.

What we offer:
• the opportunity to make a difference
• enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils who are keen to learn
• a supportive community of families and external partners
• a friendly and inclusive working environment
• talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues and SLT team
• comprehensive induction and probation support

Reward & Benefits
We offer:
• A competitive salary
• Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme & significant employer contribution
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Enhanced employee assistance programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members)
• Well-being app & staff discounts
• Occupational Health Service
• Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies
Key Dates:
Closing Date: Monday 8th September 2025 @ 9am
Shortlisting: Following closing date
Interview Date: TBC
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact Mel Keating on 01675 463590.

Further information
Application packs including Job Description, Person Specification, Guidance for Applicants and Application Form can be obtained from https://woodlands.warwickshire.sch.uk/vacancies

Applications
Official application forms must be completed. CVs will not be accepted. Please see Guidance for Applicants for further details.
Applications must be sent by email to [e-mail] before the closing date detailed above.
We reserve the right to close the recruitment early if a large volume of suitable applications are received and a suitable candidate is recruited into post.

Safer Recruitment
Unity MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes, including online searches, during all recruitment. Please see application pack for further details
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities