Middle Leader - Pioneer Strand

Two Rivers High School; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing counsellor

Continuing Professional Development

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Employee benefits - My Staff Shop

Cycle to Work Scheme

Excellent teaching resources

Job summary

Two Rivers High School is seeking a Middle Leader to inspire and lead the Pioneer strand for year 11 and sixth form. You will manage the sixth form day-to-day, provide pastoral support, and deliver high-quality teaching alongside leadership duties.

You will work within a supportive environment at a Tamworth-based special school, with smaller classes and a focus on creative curriculum delivery and pupil wellbeing.

Qualifications

• As a qualified teacher, you will skilfully adapt the curriculum to meeting the needs of all pupils, enabling them with skills and knowledge to succeed.
• Design and deliver engaging, multi-sensory lessons that support regulation, communication, and cognitive development.
• Engage with pupils using creative approaches that promote independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Set challenging targets for all pupils, with high expectations for behaviour, learning and presentation.
• Differentiate using TEACCH, PECS, MAKATON, Intensive Interaction.
• Collaborate with families, therapists, and support staff to create consistent and responsive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the sixth form and Pioneer strand.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning within the sixth form and across the school.
• Shape the provision and drive improvements for pupils with complex needs.
• Work with families and professionals to ensure consistency and progress.
• Contribute to safeguarding, well-being, and holistic development of pupils.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum adaptation

Engaging lessons

Pupil independence

High expectations

Specialist approaches

Family collaboration

Warmth and resilience

Education

Qualified teacher

Job description

We are looking for a Middle Leader to inspire and lead our Pioneer strand (year 11 and sixth form). You will be accountable for the day-to-day management and organisation of the sixth form, including pastoral support.

Alongside your leadership duties, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning within the sixth form and across the school. This is an exciting opportunity to lead an established strand and shape the future of its provision.

Two Rivers High School is a generic special school based in Tamworth, currently supporting 302 pupils with a wide range of special educational needs. Having retained our Ofsted “Outstanding” judgement for the fifth consecutive time, this is a fantastic time to join us on our journey. We offer a supportive environment with strong role models, smaller class sizes, and the freedom to be creative within your curriculum and lessons.

Required for Easter 2027 (or early 2027 if available) . Applications welcome from Main scale and UPS.

Salary:

Main scale range: £34,069pa - £46,940pa

UPS range: £49,134pa - £52,835pa

SEN1: £2,885pa

TLR: £3,651pa

Pay subject to experience and qualifications + 1 SEN point (Subject to Teachers' Terms and Conditions).

Reasons to join Two Rivers High School

Examples of some key feedback from our existing staff (surveyed January 2026 - 94% response rate):

• 99 % have a positive working relationship with their line manager
• 100% enjoy their working relationship with colleagues
• 98% feel they have the flexibility to decide how to approach their work
• 97% feel supported by their line manager in busy times
• 100% feel they have contributed to the success of our school.

Purpose of the role

At our school, we have four important values that guide everything we do: build relationships, nurture and care, grow together, enjoy and achieve. We believe in creating a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Building positive relationships with our peers and teachers is key to our success. We also understand the importance of nurturing and caring for each other, supporting one another through difficulties and celebrating our achievements. Together, we grow and learn, embracing challenges and working as a team. We believe that by enjoying our learning journey, we can achieve great things and reach our full potential.

Qualities and Skills you will bring

• As a qualified teacher, you will skilfully adapt the curriculum to meeting the needs of all pupils, enabling them with skills and knowledge to succeed.
• Provide a stimulating environment, designing and delivering engaging, multi-sensory lessons that support regulation, communication, and cognitive development.
• Engage with pupils using creative approaches that promote independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Set challenging targets for all pupils, having high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, learning, motivation, and presentation of work.
• Support to help pupils to make progress, differentiating and utilising a range of specialised approaches (e.g. TEACCH, PECS, MAKATON, Intensive Interaction).
• Work collaboratively with families, therapists, and support staff to create consistent and responsive learning environments.
• Bring warmth, resilience, and a reflective mindset to a team that values pupil-led practice and holistic development.

We can offer:

• A welcoming, stimulating and supportive environment
• A focus on staff well-being with staff social events and well-being counsellor
• A well established and supportive induction programme for all staff at all levels
• Continuing Professional Development
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits - My Staff Shop and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Excellent resources, programs and technology to support learning in school
• A highly professional team who would welcome you on board
• A large and expanding school with high standards and an ambitious desire to better the lives of our pupils and impact further on our wider community.

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our team. We look forward to meeting interested candidates and strongly encourage you to visit the school. To arrange a visit please telephone the school Office on 01827 426124.

Closing Date for application: Wednesday 6thJanuary 2027

Interviews will take place: Tuesday 19th January 2027

School Address: Two Rivers High School, Torc Campus, Silverlink Road, Tamworth, B77 2HJ. Tel: [phone].

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We value the unique contributions that a diverse workforce brings and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to thrive.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. In addition, for shortlisted candidates an online search (including social media) will be conducted as part of schools’ due diligence in line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education).