Language Learning and Strategic Support Teacher

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Birmingham is looking for a passionate Language Learning and Strategic Support Teacher to work with schools on special educational needs (SEND). This permanent role involves providing strategic support to staff and delivering relevant training to enhance outcomes for children. Candidates must possess Qualified Teacher Status, experience in SEND, and a commitment to safeguarding children. The position offers statutory pay and requires a successful security clearance.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Commitment to equitable recruitment

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with experience in supporting children with cognition, learning, and language difficulties.
• Ability to provide strategic support to staff and leaders.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support schools in meeting the needs of children with SEND.
• Deliver training and advice on policy and procedures.
• Monitor provision to improve outcomes for children.

Skills

Experience in leading SEND

Passion for improving outcomes for children

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Language Learning and Strategic Support Teacher

Permanent

Statutory Teacher's Pay and Conditions Main scale 6 to Upper Pay Scale 3

Working 32.5 hours per week

Language, Learning and Strategic Support Teachers work with nursery, primary and secondary schools to support them in meeting the needs of children with cognition, learning and language difficulties, including those with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia. Alongside this, we provide strategic support to SENCos and senior leaders within settings to build the capacity of staff through planning and delivering training, advising on policy and procedures and supporting the monitoring of provision, with the aim of improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

LL&SS are part of Birmingham City Council and work closely with other SEND teams to support the strategic direction of the Local Authority.

Are you a skilled and enthusiastic qualified teacher, with experience of leading SEND who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people? Are you interested in gaining further professional qualifications or using your current qualifications to develop your career within SEND? If so, we are seeking such applicants to join our dynamic team. Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates and an enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

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