Fixed Term Class Teacher

Elm Tree Primary Academy; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Elm Tree Primary Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to join a supportive team for pupils with autism and additional learning needs. The post aims to grow with the school as it expands towards its full capacity by September 2025.

We welcome applicants who are creative, committed and willing to go the extra mile to secure the best outcomes for every child. The successful candidate will be part of a caring school community with a focus on safeguarding and professional

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic pupils and additional learning needs.
• Creative thinker with commitment to outcomes for every child.
• Energetic, positive, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class, ensuring equality of opportunity for all.
• Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest standards in work and conduct.
• Collaborate with learners, parents/carers, academy councillors, staff and external agencies for pupils' best interests.
• Act within statutory frameworks and teacher standards.

Skills

Experience with autistic pupils

Creative thinking

Team player

Willing to go the extra mile

Job description

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

We are looking for candidates who are:

Creative thinkers, passionate, committed and have the determination to secure the best possible outcomes for every child

Have the experience and skills to work with autistic pupils

Energetic, positive and have the ability to work effectively as part of our team

Willing to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children

We can offer the successful candidate:

A commitment to continuing professional development

A supportive and hardworking staff team who are united in their drive to ensure children achieve the very best outcomes academically and socially

Friendly and happy children who are keen and eager to learn

Happy to discuss flexible working

Main Purpose

Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class ensuring equality of opportunity for all.

Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.

Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect and at all time observing boundaries appropriate to a teachers professional position.

Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learnings, parents/carers, academy councillors, other staff and external agencies on the best interests of the pupils.

Act within the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities in line with the current teacher’s standards.

Elm Tree Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 03/11/2026

Interviews: TBC

Start date: January 2027 or sooner

There is an expectation that candidates will be observed teaching

Elm Tree Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our recruitment process.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which confirms the appointee is not on the Children's Barred list being obtained. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not 'protected' as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013)