Cover Teacher (Unqualified Teacher)
Queensbury School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 8BL9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
12 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- UQT 1 – 6 £22,601 - £35,259
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance £2,787
What skills and experience we're looking for
Post: Cover Teacher (Unqualified Teacher)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: UQT 1 – 6 £22,601 - £35,259 and SEN Allowance £2,787
Closing Date: 12th April 2026
Interviews: week commencing 20th April 2026
To commence September 2026
ECT Applications most welcome.
As a result of our school growing and increasing our intake, an opportunity has arisen at Queensbury School to join a well-established, friendly and committed team.
Are you a dedicated and highly motivated Higher Level Teacher Assistant (HLTA), an Unqualified Teacher (UQT) or a Qualified Teacher with a passion for special needs intervention?
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate seamlessly with Teachers to deliver targeted special needs intervention
- Lead interventions
- Lead small group sessions addressing specific learning needs within a supportive environment
- Provide personalised one-to-one support to pupils with special educational requirements
- Step in confidently to cover classes in the absence of the Teacher, adapting to diverse learning needs
- Foster an inclusive atmosphere that encourages and enhances the learning experiences of all students
Requirements:
- Qualified to Degree level is essential
- Hold a Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification or have experience as an Unqualified Teacher
- Demonstrate prior experience working with special needs in Primary School settings
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially in adapting to diverse learning needs
- Display a positive and proactive attitude towards special needs intervention
- Showcase the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- Exhibit a genuine passion for education and helping children with special needs reach their potential
- You will be expected to work across both sites as and when required.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer;
- Smaller class sizes (6-14)
- Less marking
- Greater staff support – most classes have 2 Teaching Assistants
- More freedom to deliver a creative curriculum
- Fabulous faculties – supportive and driven
- A collaborative and inclusive culture
- A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students
- Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
- We offer 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means you complete training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions
- Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF - free totally confidential support
- Access to discounts and offers via BHSF
- Access to a generous Teachers Pension Scheme
- Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions
- Onsite parking at all schools
- We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides, Drivers
If you are determined, ambitious, hardworking and you meet our requirements, then we would love to hear from you.
Applications from Primary Specialist, MPS Teachers and ECTs with the energy and drive to make a real difference are welcome.
Informal visits prior to application are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school on 0121 373 5731.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Queensbury School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 348 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Queensbury School website
- Email address
- enquiry@queensbury.eiat.org.uk
Queensbury is a large Secondary Special School with a satellite 6th Form Centre (approximately 343 11 – 19 year old students in total), all with Educational Health Care Plans, which caters for students with Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties and a range of complex needs. Our positive, caring ethos provides a safe, stable, hardworking learning environment where everyone is valued.
Arranging a visit to Queensbury School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiry@queensbury.eiat.org.uk.
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