Classroom Teacher - Resource Base

The Oaks Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 5RY

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE) Salary value is subject to 3.5% pay award. In addition to salary would be an SEN allowance

Classroom Teacher - Resource Base job summary

This is a very exciting opportunity for a dedicated and passionate teacher to join one of our Local Authority commissioned resource base provisions within Wychall Primary School, The Oaks Primary School or Princethorpe Schools. This role would be based in The Oaks Primary school. If you are interested in more than one of the vacancies (ie you don't mind which school you would be based at) then you there is no need to apply for more than one vacancy - you can submit one application but indicate in your supporting statement that you are interested in working at any of the 3 sites.

You will be a highly skilled and reflective practitioner, committed to delivering exceptional SEND provision and achieving the best possible outcomes for all pupils.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers within SEND education settings as well as those from mainstream settings with a passion for Special Educational Needs and a proven track record of supporting pupils with SEND.

You will be adaptable and resilient, with an understanding of how to contribute effectively to the existing positive culture and ethos of our welcoming and inclusive school communities. Experience of working with children with additional needs in a primary or Early Years setting is essential.

We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and expect all staff to be committed to continually improving their practice and developing their careers.

You will be committed to the highest standards of achievement for all. You will be a resourceful, inclusive and enthusiastic practitioner with a track record of high-quality teaching and a deep understanding of the strategies and practices associated with excellent pupil outcomes where communication and interaction, particularly ASC needs are a primary focus.

As a teacher in our resource base, you will work closely with all staff, as well as with the drb Ignite School Improvement Team to deliver an ambitious and bespoke provision, which will successfully meet the needs of the pupils and enable them to achieve the best possible outcomes regardless of their circumstance or background.

Within the Trust you will have:

• Opportunities to share ideas and improve both your own and the school’s practice
• Your professional ambitions actively encouraged and supported
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across a range of schools

The school will provide:

• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children, many of whom are disadvantaged
• A supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Quality resources and a rich environment, to enable you to develop a personalised approach for every child you teach
• Excellent CPD to support you in your career development

We strongly suggest you call to arrange an informal visit to the school(s) and meet the team(s).

For an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a school visit, please contact Ali Quinn, Trust Inclusion Lead by email at enquiry@drbignitemat.org or on 0121 231 7131. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Please note: In line with Safer Recruitment Practice, a minimum of two references will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to interview. One reference must be the candidate’s current/most recent employer. The Trust is absolutely committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults through its safer recruitment processes. The Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

As part of our due diligence an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

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.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

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 Oaks Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 297 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Oaks Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-oaks-primary-school-b14-5ry

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