Job Description

Selly Oak Trust School

We have an exciting opportunity for an established or newly qualified teacher to join our team as a:

SEN/SLD Teacher

What we are looking for:

A teacher who is able to:

Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to meet the needs of students with SEN/SLD Be adaptable and flexible, ready to embrace new ideas and approaches that effectively support students with SEN/SLD Know, understand and contribute to the Educational Health Care Plans of each student they work with Support the wellbeing and educational needs of young people with SEN/SLD Have a relationships first ethos and an understanding of emotion coaching and the restorative approach Show sensitivity in listening to young people's situations and the ability to communicate positively and effectively to reach solutions Actively and proactively look ahead, predicting and preventing barriers to success

About us:

Selly Oak Trust School is a unique and welcoming school where hopes and dreams come to life through the ethos and vision of the Headteacher and Governors. We are a relationships first, caring community who put staff and student well-being at the heart of everything we do. We are not just a special school, we are a very special school.

About the role:

We are looking for a passionate and inspirational teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be able to teach cross-curricular subjects across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 in a primary style setting. If you are enthusiastic about shaping young minds and fostering creativity, we would love to hear from you.

Salary and Hours:

Salary: Teacher - M1-UPS plus SEN allowance 2,787

This is a permanent Vacancy (5 days per week) There may be some negotiation for part-time hours for the right candidate.

Hours 32.5 Hours per week

What we can offer:

Subscription to an external well-being service Generous PPA and TLR allowance A supportive induction programme Coffee shop available to staff An outstanding CPD Program Well-Being and Challenge Events Access to school gym before/after school

Closing date: 29th September 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Visit the school website for further information, call on 0121 472 0876 or email Michaela.edwards@sellyoak.bham.sch.uk.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

Please note: an application form must be completed in order to be considered for these posts. These are available on the school website.

Selly Oak Trust School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be required to provide two references. An online and ID check search will be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including -enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. 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 and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. It is an offence to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a regulated position if you have been disqualified from working with children.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From 32,916.00 per year

Work Location: In person