Class Teacher - Mathematics

The Heights Academy, Solihull, B36 0DD

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual) SEN Allowance: £2,786

Class Teacher - Mathematics job summary

​​ROLE​ : Class Teacher

Salary Range: MPS/UPS+ £2,786 : SEN Allowance

Location: ​The Heights Academy, Auckland Dr, Birmingham, B36 0DD​

Contract: Full time, Permanent, Term-Time Only

Start Date: ​ January 2027

Job Overview:

At Forward Education Trust we clearly state our mission - empowering children and young people to live their best lives. This is encompassed in our 3 core values: working together with purpose; nurturing potential; inspiring success.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Class Teacher to join The Heights Academy.

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 of growth and development. Initially we are open to pupils in Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, 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.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about developing children as independent learners and thinkers.

• Eager to develop excellent teaching practice and create a learning environment where all pupils can achieve their best.

• Be committed to making learning experiences memorable and fun. 

• Be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and work effectively as part of a team. 

  Have experience of working in a special school setting

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status

  Benefits:

  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:

  Teachers' Pension Scheme

  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

  Staff voice - consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas

  Comprehensive induction and probation support and a supportive appraisal system

  Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations

  Learning and development - including online learning and other resources

  Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks

  Mental Health First Aiders

  Wellbeing package and family friendly policies

  Rewards and awards throughout the year, in line with Trust behaviours and values

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school and/or call to have an informal conversation with the headteacher, Lisa Walker

T: 0121 269 6000 

E: info@heights.fet.ac 

Closing Date for Applications: ​Monday 19 October 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 22 October 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Heights Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 7 to 16
• Size: 69 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Heights Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-heights-academy

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