SEN Science Teacher

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated SEN Science Teacher to join their team at High Point Academy. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with secondary-aged pupils with autism and learning difficulties, fostering their growth and development. The academy prides itself on high standards and a supportive environment, providing extensive professional development opportunities. As a valued member of the team, you will make a significant impact on the lives of students, helping them achieve their full potential through innovative teaching methods. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in education and the well-being of its staff and students.

Benefits

Teacher Pension

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional Development Opportunities

Discounts from Reward Gateway

Occupational Health Service

Staff Recognition Program

Mental Health Support

Flexible Working Policies

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching across multiple key stages, especially secondary.
• Skilled in engaging children with complex autism and communication difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and engage students with special needs through creative teaching.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance student learning and well-being.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Working with Children with Autism

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEN Science Teacher

With Class Teacher Responsibilities

Salary Range MPS/UPS + 1 SEN Allowance

Location – High Point Academy, Friar Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0JS

Contract – Full time, Permanent

Start Date -September 2025

High Point Academy specialises in the education of secondary-aged pupils with autism and moderate learning difficulties. The school has high standards of teaching and learning and is committed to ensuring that all pupils achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a highly effective creative and inspirational classroom practitioner to join High Point Academy, part of Forward Education Trust, a rapidly growing Multi Academy Trust established in 2017 serving special schools across the West Midland area. The successful candidate will be a highly skilled classroom teacher who is enthusiastic and motivated to help our students develop and reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous teaching experience and skills of working with children across at least two key stages including the secondary phase.
• Have experience of working with children with complex autism and communication difficulties
• Have QTS status
• Be a team player

We can offer you:

• A commitment to support you in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences.
• The opportunity to make a huge contribution to the education and lives of children who respond very positively to high quality teaching and support.
• A friendly and inclusive working environment.

You will offer us:

• Your considerable skill as an outstanding teacher who has experience of working with children with special needs.
• Your commitment to engaging and inspiring our pupils, and the ability to make a real difference to their learning and general well-being.
• Your flexibility, commitment and excellent interpersonal skills.

If you feel you possess these qualities, are passionate about working alongside pupils with SEND and would like to shape their futures at a progressive school, then we would like to hear from you.

Forward Education Trust is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest quality staff. To do this, we have an Employee Value Proposition offering a range of benefits to help our staff on a personal and professional level, which includes:

• Teacher Pension or Support Staff Local Government Pension – Employer Contribution
• FET HUB – information all in one place, access to a range of benefits
• Paid for Health Cash Plan – employee and dependent children benefit – option to add partner
• Employee Questionnaire – Consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas
• Salary sacrifice scheme – Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to the NHS approved Thrive App – to support mental health & well-being
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and an ongoing performance management & appraisal system
• Easy purchase scheme (salary deduction) – Smart Tech in association with Currys
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme – free, totally confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations
• Personal & professional learning & development – including FLICK online learning and other resources
• Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks
• Occupational Health Service – accessible to support the needs of individual staff
• Staff recognition – e-cards to celebrate success among colleagues
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Policies being developed to support positive health & well-being: Family Friendly Working, Special Leave of Absence, Flexible Working, Menopause

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 2nd June 2025

The Trust may review applications upon receipt and may call applicants for interview prior to the advert closing date.

Therefore, you are encouraged to make an early application for this role and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.

Please note that only fully completed Forward Education Trust Application forms will be accepted; we will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitae (CV) or accept them in place of an application form.

If you do not hear from the school within 14 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted. The successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Forward Education Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must promote this ethos.