SEN Class Teacher
Castlewood School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 9LF13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
20 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 June 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Special Needs
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 Annually (Actual) TMS/UPS + SEN 1
SEN Class Teacher job summary
SEN Class Teacher
Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale Teacher + SEN1
Full Time
Start Date: September 2025
Closing Date: Friday 20th June 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews: scheduled for w/c 23rd June 2025
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you thrive in a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is valued? If so, we want to hear from you!
About Us:
Castlewood School caters for primary and secondary-aged pupils who present with social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) needs. The school is comprised of a Lower and Upper school, with pupils from primary and Key Stage 3 within Lower and Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils in Upper. We create a warm, inclusive community where every child is supported to discover their strengths, build self-worth, and develop a love of learning. Our school is a close-knit community of around 100 pupils, committed to the highest standards of education and care.
Castlewood school are seeking to appoint an inspiring SEN Class teacher to join our dedicated team, at the start of the academic year 25/26, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The Role:
- Inspire and support KS2 and KS3 children with SEMH needs, within a primary model.
- Foster an inclusive, nurturing classroom environment.
- Tailor teaching to meet individual pupil needs.
- Collaborate with our experienced SEN team to deliver outstanding provision.
What We Offer:
- Supportive staff community and teamwork.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Wellbeing initiatives that value you as a whole person.
- A genuine commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Safeguarding Statement:
Castlewood School (Birmingham, B36) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.
Equality Statement:
Castlewood School (Birmingham, B36) is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
If you share our passion for inclusive education and want to join a supportive, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
For further details and to apply, please visit our website, vacancies page or follow the link below to complete an application form on Mynewterm.
Further information
For a further discussion about the position or to have a tour of the school please contact Martin Richmond (Assistant Head i/c Lower School) 0121 748 9760.
Castlewood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2024
Please note this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, Online checks and satisfactory references prior to interview
Safeguarding policy/Child Protection/Safer Recruitment policy and policy on the employment of ex-offenders can be found on our website https://castlewoodschool.co.uk/our-school/school-policies/
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Castlewood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all references obtained will be checked upon for authenticity and accuracy.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Castlewood School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 16
- School size
- 91 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Castlewood School website
Castlewood School is a special day school for 96 pupils aged 4-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH).
Many of our pupils also have additional needs, often due to the co-morbidity of related medical conditions. Additional needs presented include Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) including Asperger’s Syndrome, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) including dyslexia and dyspraxia and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Some pupils have medical conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) requiring medication or visual and hearing impairments.
All pupils at Castlewood School have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and are admitted following close consultation with the referring Local Authorities.
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