English Teacher

English Teacher

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.

What we are looking for:

Someone who is able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of English language and literature, including early reading and writing skills and be able to teach Functional Skills from Entry Level up to Level 2.
• Make a positive impact on students’ progress
• Manage, support and engage students in all areas of the school environment
• Support the wellbeing and educational needs of our young people
• Have a relationships first ethos
• Show sensitivity in listening to young people’s situations and have the ability to communicate positively and effectively reach solutions
• Be caring and understanding and have a calm assertive approach to support resilience in learning
• Actively and proactively look ahead, predicting and preventing barriers to success

About the role:

An English teacher plays a crucial role in helping students with their language development and literacy skills, fostering a love for reading, writing, and critical thinking. This role requires someone can make a real impact and has a passion for working with young people with special educational needs. The successful candidate should create lessons that broaden horizons and inspire empathy, allowing students to see the world from different perspectives. Additionally, they should help students develop essential communication skills that pave the way for lifelong learning and curiosity.

Salary and Hours:

Salary: Teacher - M1-UPS plus SEN allowance £2,539

This is a full-time post 32.5 Hours    

This is a permanent vacancy

Closing date: 21/10/2024 12 pm

Interview date: 23.10.24

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

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.