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SEN Class Teacher
The Westminster School, Rowley Regis, B65 9AL33 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Once satisfactory clearances are complete
Closing date
6 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
30 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time Teaching
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Teacher Pay Range to Upper Teacher Pay Range plus SEN Allowance
Additional allowances
Special Educational Needs Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
As a qualified, dynamic and motivated teacher, you will bring a genuine passion for making a positive impact in pupils’ lives. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to fulfil that ambition by supporting students with moderate learning difficulties and additional needs, empowering them to thrive and ensuring that they are fully prepared and supported for life beyond education.
You will design and deliver engaging lessons each day using creative and innovative teaching strategies that spark curiosity and enthusiasm in the classroom. Teaching at The Westminster School means that you will have the support of a well-resourced environment and expert colleagues.
You will also play a key role in monitoring and assessing students’ progress, ensuring their personal development and wellbeing are nurtured alongside their educational achievements.
We’re seeking a passionate educator and skilled communicator who can connect meaningfully with pupils who have diverse and complex needs and who is eager to contribute to the school’s vision and direction.
What the school offers its staff
Staff benefits include:
- A Contributory Pension Scheme
- A comprehensive CPD package aligned to individual professional needs and the strategic development priorities of the school.
- First-Class Employee Assistance Programme with free, confidential access to a GP 24/7 for you and your family, counselling, personal financial, debt and legal advice
- Free Occupational Health Services
- Family Friendly Policies
- Staff Voice Committee
- Free Parking on Site
- Lifestyle benefits and discounts through several schemes
Further information about the job
Our school is a safe, happy and learning environment in which everyone is encouraged to achieve their full potential through high aspirations and a wealth of opportunities and experiences. The Westminster School offers a unique atmosphere rich with opportunities and resources. Our staff are valued members of the school community and form strong supportive relationships with the exceptional pupils in our care.
Our school caters for 320 pupils aged 7 -19 years with a wide range of special educational needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Development Delay and Moderate to Severe Learning Disabilities.
The School offers a comprehensive CPD programme and has been awarded the Investors in People Platinum Award. School occupies state-of-the-art facilities on a £42million Rowley Learning Campus.
Our school is led by a dedicated Executive Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team who are supported by a committed Governing Board and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop within an exciting and creative curriculum and be part of a highly motivated team, which prides itself on its collaborative working practices, and are transforming the lives of our young people.
The School is committed to equal opportunities and we have a proactive, supportive Governing Board and strong partnerships with parents/carers, the Local Authority and the local community.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role. For more information about the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy go to the Policy Section of our website at https://thewestminsterschool.co.uk/ofsted/statutory-policies/.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post
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.
For more details and an application form please visit https://thewestminsterschool.co.uk/our-school/vacancies-at-the-tws/
Applicationsshould be sent to HR SIPS Education Ltd, 2ndfloor, Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8GS or hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk
Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.
If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.
If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date.Please ensure you check your junk/spamboxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there
Online Search
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
Working Hours:Full Time
Salary:Main Teacher Pay Range to Upper Teacher Pay Range plus SEN Allowance
Closing date:Friday 6th March 2026 at 9:00am
SLT Walkaround:Monday 2 March 2026 (Optional)
Half day or day at school:Tuesday 10 March 2026 - time to experience school culture and spend time with the class you will be teaching as part of the interview process.
Interview Date:Friday 13 March 2026 (the interview process may last most of the day)
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for all roles within the school.
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 The Westminster School
- School type
- Special school, ages 7 to 19
- School size
- 272 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Westminster School website
- Email address
- hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0121 296 3000
An outstanding special school for students with MLD + additional needs aged 7 - 19 years.
At The Westminster School we are looking for exceptional individuals to work as part our flourishing and creative staff team. You will have the support of our highly-skilled teaching and learning staff, a dedicated Senior Leadership Team and an enthusiastic Governing Board that considers continuing professional development for all staff an essential factor in achieving the best outcomes for all of our young people.
We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and cultivate an inclusive, diverse school community within which difference is celebrated. We are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race. The Westminster School is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in employment for all and to taking action to avoid discrimination.
The Westminster School is recognised as a Disability Confident Employer. We play a leading role in changing attitudes for the better and reaping the benefits of inclusive recruitment and workplace practices. If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process, please contact the HR Manager on 0121 561 6884 or via e-mail to angela.gibson1@westminster.sandwell.sch.uk and we will be happy to discuss these with you.
The Westminster School has achieved the Investors in People Platinum Award and was the first school in the country to achieve this recognition.
Arranging a visit to The Westminster School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk.
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