SEN Science Teacher

High Point Academy, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0JS

Deadline is today

• Job start date

  1 January 2024

• Closing date

  8 December 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 November 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  + SEN Allowance (suitable for NQT/ECT)

What skills and experience we're looking for

High Point Academy specialises in the education of secondary-aged pupils with autism and moderate learning difficulties. The school has high standards of teaching and learning and is committed to ensuring that all pupils achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a highly effective creative and inspirational classroom practitioner to join High Point Academy, part of Forward Education Trust, a rapidly growing Multi Academy Trust established in 2017 serving special schools across the West Midland area. The successful candidate will be a highly skilled classroom teacher who is enthusiastic and motivated to help our students develop and reach their full potential.

What the school offers its staff

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 MyPerks

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

Staff recognition – awards throughout the year, in line with Trust behaviours and values

A commitment to develop new ideas to show we really value what you do for our children

Further details about the role

To apply, please complete an application form and submit via https://www.fet.ac/vacancies/ or by emailing it to recruitment@fet.ac

enquiry@highpoint.fet.ac

Please note that only fully completed Forward Education Trust Application forms will be accepted; we will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitae (CV) or accept them in place of an application form.

Forward Education Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must promote this ethos. Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post.

Applying for the job

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Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.

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About High Point Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 73 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• Email address: enquiry@highpoint.fet.ac
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/high-point-academy (opens in new tab)

High Point Academy opened in September 2021 for children and young people aged 11-16 years who all have an Education Health and Care Plan and a diagnosis of Autism. The school is part of Forward Education Trust, who specialise in SEN provision. We are increasing our pupil numbers in September 2023 which has allowed for this fantastic new role.

Arranging a visit to High Point Academy

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

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