Teacher (Hive College)

Teaching Vacancies; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist further education college in Birmingham is offering a Teacher position as part of their dedicated team. The college, known for its supportive environment and commitment to special needs education, seeks candidates who understand SLD and ASC. Successful applicants will demonstrate accountability for student progress and collaborate effectively with colleagues. The role includes engaging in professional development and contributing to curriculum improvement, ensuring an inclusive and positive learning experience for all students.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Teachers Pension Scheme

Onsite parking

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of students with SLD and ASC.
• Ability to support raising standards through curriculum development.
• Accountability for student progress and development.

Responsibilities

• Support the educational outcomes for students with Special Educational Needs.
• Work collaboratively with a dedicated teaching team.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Knowledge of SLD and ASC

Curriculum development

Collaboration

Accountability for student progress

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Education Impact Academy Trust is a MAT incorporating The Hive College, Wilson Stuart School, Queensbury School and Mayfield School. The Hive College is based in Erdington, Birmingham and is a Specialist Further Education College for learners aged 19-25 years with Special Educational Needs and disabilities. In November 2023 we were graded Outstanding in every single aspect of an Ofsted Inspection.

Our adopted college motto is ‘Believing is achieving’, which resonates through everything we do at The Hive and it’s at the heart of what we want our students to aspire to. We constantly strive for excellence, seeking innovative and collaborative ways of delivering the curriculum. As part of our on-going development of a highly successful specialist college, we have a Teacher vacancy to join our team of professional and dedicated people.

The college is a very happy and positive working environment. All staff are friendly and very supportive, we have excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning and prepare our students for adulthood. We believe that ‘Better Never Ends’.

We offer three individualised study programmes for students with PMLD, SLD, MLD and ASD. Our study programmes focus on preparation for adulthood, which include:

• Employment
• Independent living
• Good health
• Friends, relationships and community

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Knowledge and understanding of students with SLD and ASC.
• The ability to support the raising of standards for those students through curriculum development.
• Accountability for student progress and development.
• Work well as part of a dedicated team.

Informal conversations are warmly welcomed. If you would like to arrange an informal visit please email: [e-mail].

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive culture.
• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
• We offer 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means you complete training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.
• Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF – free totally confidential support.
• Access to discounts and offers via BHSF.
• Teachers Pension Scheme.
• Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
• Onsite parking at all sites.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.