Qualified Teacher (QTS), Key Stages 3 & 4, Autism Specialist School, Part-Time

New Directions Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

New Directions Group is seeking a qualified teacher (QTS) to work in an autism specialist school in Shirley, Birmingham. You will teach pupils in Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering personalised learning in a supportive setting.

The role requires substantial experience with autistic learners, excellent classroom management, and collaboration with therapists and pastoral staff. It is a part-time, long-term temporary post starting November 2026.

Qualifications

• QTS required and proven ability to teach autistic learners.
• Strong understanding of autism and complex needs.
• Excellent behaviour management and learning strategies.
• Experience supporting teaching assistants and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons for autistic learners.
• Develop individualised approaches to support communication and learning.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
• Promote achievement, attendance and engagement.

Skills

QTS

Autism expertise

Behaviour management

Team leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Title: Qualified Teacher (with QTS)

School Type: Autism Specialist School

Age Range of Pupils: 11 to 16 years (School age range 4 to 16 years)

Location: Shirley (B90)

Hours: Part-time, 3 to 4 days per week, (8:30am-3:30pm)

Contract Type: Long-term, Temp

Start Date: November 2026

About the Role

We are seeking an outstanding and dedicated Qualified Teacher (QTS) to work in an autism specialist school, teaching pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced teacher who is passionate about supporting autistic young people with complex needs to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of autism and have proven experience of teaching pupils who present with a range of complex additional needs, including:

• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Behaviour that Challenges
• Sensory Dysregulation
• Emotional Dysregulation
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)

You will create engaging, supportive and highly personalised learning experiences that enable pupils to develop academically, socially and emotionally within a safe and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons that meet the diverse needs of autistic learners.
• Develop and implement individualised approaches to support pupils’ communication, emotional regulation and learning.
• Establish positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
• Promote high standards of achievement, attendance and engagement.
• Effectively manage behaviour using proactive, trauma-informed and autism-specific strategies.
• Lead, manage and support classroom staff to ensure consistent and effective practice.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists and pastoral staff.
• Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress, adapting provision where necessary.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and support whole-school improvement initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Significant experience teaching autistic children and young people with complex needs.
• Strong knowledge of autism and associated needs, including SLCN, SEMH, emotional dysregulation, sensory processing differences and behaviour that challenges.
• Excellent behaviour management skills and the ability to create calm, structured learning environments.
• Experience leading, directing and supporting teaching assistants and other support staff.
• Strong assessment, planning and curriculum development skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• High levels of resilience, adaptability and emotional intelligence.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or we can put one in place for you)
• Two satisfactory references covering a minimum of two years

Desirable

• Experience working in a specialist autism provision or special school.
• Training in autism-specific approaches and interventions.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support.
• Experience of working with pupils who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).