Fixed Term Class Teacher to cover maternity leave

Cherry Oak School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6PB

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  28 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) plus and SEN Allowance of £2,787

Fixed Term Class Teacher to cover maternity leave job summary

Federation of Cherry Oak School, Victoria School and Victoria College

Teacher
Fixed term (maternity cover) - April 2026 to December 2026

Based at Cherry Oak School, 60 Frederick Road, Birmingham, B29 6PB

Cherry Oak School is a warm, ambitious Primary Special School for pupils with Autism, Cognition and Learning needs, and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Our pupils have a diverse range of strengths and complex learning profiles, and we are proud to provide a highly personalised, communication‑rich curriculum through our relevant learning pathways.

We are seeking a teacher who is passionate about high‑quality SEND education and who can deliver relevant and engaging learning experiences for all pupils, based on research informed practice and specialist strategies. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, reflective practitioner who understands how to create enabling environments where pupils feel safe, regulated and ready to learn.

You will:

• Have high aspirations for every pupil and a deep commitment to inclusive, child‑centred practice.
• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of Autism, Cognition and Learning, and SLCN, including how these needs influence engagement, communication and progress.
• Plan creatively to meet a wide range of individual needs, using assessment effectively to shape learning.
• Use a range of communication approaches (e.g. AAC, visual supports, signing, objects of reference) to support understanding and expression.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team, including therapists and specialist support staff.
• Use technology confidently to enhance learning, communication and independence.

We will:

• Provide high‑quality induction, mentoring and ongoing professional development in Autism, Cognition & Learning and SLCN.
• Support you to develop specialist skills through coaching, training and collaborative practice.
• Offer a warm, inclusive and values‑driven community where staff wellbeing is prioritised.
• Celebrate your strengths and help you grow as a practitioner.
• Ensure you have access to the resources, technology and support needed to deliver an engaging, personalised curriculum.

Experience in a special school is desirable, but not essential. If you are motivated, resilient, and ready to learn, we will support you to develop the specialist skills needed to thrive in our community.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

References

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references

Short-Listed Candidates

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

Terms and Conditions

Birmingham City Council is a Living Wage Employer

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 conviction 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.

The post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent 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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; medical fitness; teacher prohibition check, identity checks and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

ALL Shortlisted candidates will subject to an Online Search in line with KCSIE 2023.

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 Cherry Oak School

• School type: Special school, ages 3 to 11
• School size: 112 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cherry Oak School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cherry-oak-school

Cherry Oak School is a primary school for children with special education needs (SEN). All pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school has specialist provision for children with severe cognition and learning difficulties and those with Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties. Approximately half of the pupils are diagnosed as being on the Autism Spectrum. With capacity for 110 pupils, Cherry Oak School caters for pupils from Birmingham and beyond.

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