Teacher (SEND) for Maternity Cover or Secondment

Full time, permanent - required for September 2024

MPS/UPS + SEN1

Our Values: Community     Respect       Wellbeing      Growth          Creativity

We are seeking to appoint two fixed term, maternity cover teachers starting in September 2024. We have two maternity posts available, so the successful candidates will be placed according to their strengths and experience. Therefore, we welcome applicants from Primary or Secondary backgrounds, who can deliver high quality lessons across the curriculum with a sense of creativity and fun. We also welcome applications from across the spectrum of diversity, celebrating difference as one of our strengths. We pride ourselves on developing our staff into broader skill areas and future promotions and support wellbeing as a priority. We also like to learn from our staff as we develop together for the benefit of our pupils.

We would also consider a secondment, in agreement with the successful candidate(s) current school. This could be a perfect opportunity for someone wishing to develop their skills and expertise in teaching pupils with special educational needs with a view to becoming a SENDCo, working in a special school or just enhancing their pedagogy.

Hazel Oak supports a broad range of pupils with learning difficulties which include Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, social, emotional and mental health, speech, language and communication difficulties, plus more complex and medical needs. Communication, wellbeing, life skills and the functional use of core skills are central to our curriculum, which brings real life experience into learning.

The successful applicant will be required to adapt and deliver the national curriculum to meet the diverse needs of our learners, with regular opportunities to develop your pedagogy through collaborative team working, creating inspired experiences and cultural capital for all learners.

Staff are actively involved in the school’s development and have access to regular training, peer and wellbeing support. Hazel Oak is a supportive family team with a passion for progress, both in our pupils and our staff. Come and see what we can do to support your next challenge, pre visits are welcome.

We can offer you:

•  Health and wellbeing support through an external provider
• Salary sacrifice for childcare costs
• Subsidised public transport costs, eye tests and glasses for DSE users
• Regular training and CPD opportunities

Our vision: Having fun, discovering our place in the world, building relationships and overcoming challenges. Learning about life beyond the classroom to shape a successful future.

This is your chance to be a part of something special.

Contact Emma Fitzpatrick at s501efitzpatrick@hazel-oak.solihull.sch.uk on 0121 744 4162 for further details, or to arrange a visit.

Further information about the school can be found on our website:

www.hazel-oak.co.uk “Reaching for the Stars”

Closing date for applications is Friday 17th May at 9:00am

Interviews will take place on Thursday 23rd May 2024

Hazel Oak School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Safer Recruitment checks.

Hazel Oak strives to be a fully inclusive school, supporting a diverse workforce with equity as a key priority. In supporting applications from neuro diverse applicants, we adapt recruitment processes to include all candidates.

The post falls under the requirements of the Fluency Duty (part of the Immigration Act 2016) which makes it a requirement for all public sector workers operating in ‘customer facing’ role to be able to speak fluent English.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender assignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.