SEND Specialist Teacher

Bournville School (part of Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust) is a mainstream, non-selective, comprehensive school for students aged 4 -16. Bournville School is built on traditional values. Pivotal to this is a positive ethos and culture of learning and success for all students. There is particular regard to outstanding achievement for all students whatever their academic starting point and a commitment to lifelong learning for all stakeholders.  We are seeking outstanding teachers and leaders with high expectations to join our team dedicated to pursuing excellence for every child.  We are an ambitious school and value enthusiastic and hardworking staff.

We have 700 students currently on roll of which 26% are on the SEND register. The school is on an exciting improvement journey, we are now looking for a SEND Teacher to join our team to oversee our newly developed Enhanced Learning Provision Lead.

This role will be to provide high-quality teaching that enables pupils to progress not just academically but also socially and emotionally. You must be creative and have high expectations.

The role will involve teaching and planning the Enhanced Learning Provision curriculum at KS3/KS4, which is delivered to students with additional learning needs. The ideal candidate will preferably have special school teaching experience delivering outstanding teaching and learning. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to become part of the middle leadership team in a vibrant and thriving school. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing school policies and practices, including those related to safeguarding and equality of opportunity. Additionally, you will be expected to support the SENCo in developing the SEN department and providing CPD for teaching assistants.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A thorough working knowledge of the curriculum and how to adapt it for pupils with SEND
• Experience working with young people with additional needs
• An understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection procedures
• The ability to create and maintain strong, nurturing relationships with young people
• Experience managing a range of learning approaches, including for students with anxiety
• Knowledge of strategies and teaching methods to engage reluctant learners
• A flexible approach, high creativity, and the ability to adapt teaching to meet individual needs

In return we will offer you:

• Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders across the MAT and form subject expertise within the Academy SLT
• Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College)
• Perkbox example benefits;
• Discounts at nationwide retailers
• Gym discount
• Cinema discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year
• A MAT wide focus on staff well-being

Fairfax Multi-Academy 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 will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).

This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of[1]offenders-act-1974