Post-16 SEND English Teacher needed in South Birmingham

Post-16 SEND English Teacher needed in South Birmingham

Posted Today by Aspire People

£220 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Harborne, West Midlands

Summary: The role of Post-16 SEND English Teacher in South Birmingham involves teaching English to students aged 16 and over with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The teacher will focus on delivering engaging lessons tailored to diverse learning needs, supporting students in achieving Functional Skills qualifications, and fostering a nurturing classroom environment. The position requires collaboration with support staff and families to create individualized learning plans aimed at preparing students for adulthood.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to a variety of learning needs and styles.
  • Supporting students to achieve accreditation in Functional Skills qualifications.
  • Embedding life skills and communication into teaching to prepare learners for adulthood.
  • Working collaboratively with support staff, therapists, and families to create individualized learning plans.
  • Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment where all learners can thrive.

Key Skills:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent.
  • Experience teaching students with SEND, particularly those with moderate to complex needs.
  • Understanding of the Post-16 education landscape, including Preparation for Adulthood outcomes.
  • Creative, adaptable, and committed to inclusive, learner-centred education.
  • Warm, positive approach and high expectations for every learner's progress and wellbeing.

Salary (Rate): £220/day

City: Harborne

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Post-16 SEND English Teacher needed in South Birmingham

Location: Harborne, Birmingham

Hours: Full-time/Part-time, Term time only if applicable

Contract Type: Full Time - Long Term

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you want to help build confidence for young people with SEND in real-world settings?

An SEND school in South Birmingham are seeking a dedicated and inspiring SEND English Teacher to join their English Department. Working with learners aged 16 and over, you'll be teaching subjects at Entry Levels 1 and 2, helping students gain essential skills for independent adult life, employment, and further education.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to a variety of learning needs and styles.
  • Supporting students to achieve accreditation in Functional Skills qualifications.
  • Embedding life skills and communication into your teaching to prepare learners for adulthood.
  • Working collaboratively with support staff, therapists, and families to create individualised learning plans.
  • Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment where all learners can thrive.

We are Looking For Someone Who:

  • Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent.
  • Has experience teaching students with SEND, particularly those with moderate to complex needs.
  • Understands the Post-16 education landscape, including Preparation for Adulthood outcomes.
  • Is creative, adaptable, and committed to inclusive, learner-centred education.
  • Brings a warm, positive approach and high expectations for every learner's progress and wellbeing.

We Offer:

  • A forward-thinking and collaborative SEND provision with a clear vision for learner success.
  • Ongoing CPD and training tailored to SEND teaching and curriculum delivery.
  • Supportive leadership and a passionate multidisciplinary team.
  • Opportunities to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people transitioning into adult life.

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Apply now and be part of something truly rewarding. Help their students find their voice, build independence, and step confidently into their future.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.