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Creative Arts Teacher - Maternity Cover

The Heights Academy, Solihull, B36 0DD

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• Job start date

  1 November 2024

• Closing date

  7 October 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31st August 2025 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Creative Arts Teacher – Maternity Cover

MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance

The Heights Academy, Auckland Drive, Solihull, B36 0DD

Full time, Fixed Term until 31/08/2025

Start Date – ASAP

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 opened 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 2/3 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 KS2 and KS3
• 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.

What the school offers its staff

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 s

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 My Perks
• 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

You will offer us:

• Your 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.

Further details about the role

For more information, and to request an application pack, please contact recruitment@fet.ac

Closing date: 7th October 2024

Interviews: W/C 14th October 2024

* We reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner if necessary. Candidates are encouraged to return their application as soon as possible.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Please note that only standard Forward Education Trust Application forms will be accepted, we will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitae (CV).Enhanced DBS clearance, Disqualification (regulations) 2009, prohibition checks and if overseas trained,Certificate of good conduct will need to be obtained if applicable prior to interview.

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.

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About The Heights Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 7 to 16
• School size: 26 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Heights Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@fet.ac
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-heights-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to The Heights Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@fet.ac.

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