KS3/KS4 Humanities Teacher

Hours: 32.5 (Full time)

Contract Type: Permanent

The Heights Academy

604 Auckland Drive

Solihull

B36 0DD

Start Date: 1 September 2024

Forward Education Trust is an established MAT of seven Special schools based in the West Midlands, covering areas in Sandwell, Birmingham and Solihull.
The Heights Academy opened in September 2023 in a brand new build, and this is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of the next stage of the journey. Initially we are open to 48 pupils in Key Stage 2 and Year 7, but over time, will grow to cater for 116 pupils across Key Stage 2, 3 and 4. All of our pupils have an EHCP with a diagnosis of Autism with possible associated SEMH.
We are looking for an effective, creative, and inspirational Key Stage 3/4 classroom practitioner to join us who will be highly skilled, enthusiastic and motivated to help our students develop and reach their full potential.
The successful candidates will:

• have previous teaching experience and skills of working with children in KS3 and KS4
• have experience of working with children in SEND settings
• have experience of working with children with Autism
• have QTS status

We can offer you:

• a commitment to support you in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences.
• the opportunity to make a huge contribution to the education and lives of children who respond very positively to high quality teaching and support.
• a friendly and inclusive working environment.

You will offer us:

• considerable skill as an outstanding teacher who has experience of working with children with special needs.
• your commitment to engaging and inspiring our pupils, and the ability to make a real difference to their learning and general well-being.
• your flexibility, commitment, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Forward Education Trust is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest quality staff. To do this, we have an Employee Value Proposition offering a range of benefits to help our staff on a personal and professional level, which includes:

• Teacher Pension or Support Staff Local Government Pension – Employer Contribution
• FET HUB – information all in one place, access to a range of benefits
• paid for Health Cash Plan – employee and dependent children benefit – option to add partner
• employee Questionnaire – Consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas
• salary sacrifice scheme – Cycle to Work Scheme
• access to the NHS approved Thrive App – to support mental health & well-being
• comprehensive induction and probation support and an ongoing performance management & appraisal system
• easy purchase scheme (salary deduction) – Smart Tech in association with Currys
• enhanced Employee Assistance Programme – free, totally confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations
• personal & professional learning & development – including FLICK online learning and other resources
• access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and MyPerks
• occupational Health Service – accessible to support the needs of individual staff
• staff recognition – e-cards to celebrate success among colleagues
• Mental Health First Aiders
• -policies being developed to support positive health & well-being: Family Friendly Working, Special ----Leave of Absence, Flexible Working, Menopause
• staff recognition – awards throughout the year, in line with Trust behaviours and values
• a commitment to develop new ideas to show we really value what you do for our children

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. 

Rehabilitation of offenders: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

Closing Date: 15 April 2024, 9:00am

Interviews - TBC

How to Apply:

Please visit https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=958706GKVn and apply online

APPLICATIONS
The Trust may review applications upon receipt and may call applicants for interview prior to the advert closing date. Therefore, you are encouraged to make an early application for this role and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.
Please note that only fully completed Forward Education Trust Application forms will be accepted; we will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitae (CV) or accept them in place of an application form.
If you do not hear from the school within 14 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted.