Sixth Form ASC/ SLD SEN Teacher

Queensbury School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 8BL

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (617)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS £34,069 - £52,835 FTE
• Additional allowances:

  SEN allowance £2,883.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Post: Sixth Form ASC/SLD SEN Teacher

Contract: Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS £34,069 - £52,835 FTE and SEN allowance £2,883.

Closing Date: 9 October 2026

Interviews: week commencing 19 October 2026

Start date: January 2027

ECT Applications most welcome. This position is full time 32.50 hours per week however, for the right candidate hours could be negotiable.

As a result of our school growing and increasing our intake, Queensbury School are looking to appoint a dynamic, innovative Teacher to join a well-established, friendly and committed team. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual, someone who is an outstanding classroom practitioner and has a passion for ensuring all pupils ‘unleash their limitless potential’.

We are a specialist provision for students aged 11-19.

As an ASC/SLD SEN teacher you will support pupils whose primary need relates to autism, including communication differences, sensory needs, social interaction challenges, and flexible/structured learning approaches and also severe learning difficulties.

Pupils with SLD generally have significant cognitive impairments that affect their ability to understand, learn, and retain information. They may need highly individualised, practical, and repetitive learning programmes.

Our staff take a creative approach in teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of personalised curriculums in a way that maximises achievement and personal development; skills in Primary Specialists would be beneficial and are favourable with our students’ cognitive levels.

You will be expected to work across both sites as and when required.

If you are determined, ambitious, hardworking and you meet our requirements, then we would love to hear from you.

Applications from Primary Specialist, MPS Teachers and ECTs with the energy and drive to make a real difference are welcome.

Informal visits prior to application are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school on 0121 373 5731 or via email at hr@queensbury.eiat.org.uk

What the school offers its staff

We can offer;

• Smaller class sizes (6-14)
• Less marking
• Greater staff support – most classes have 2 Teaching Assistants
• More freedom to deliver a creative curriculum
• Fabulous faculties – supportive and driven
• A collaborative and inclusive culture
• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
• We offer 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means you complete training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions
• Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF - free totally confidential support
• Access to discounts and offers via BHSF
• Access to a generous Teachers Pension Scheme
• Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions
• Onsite parking at all schools

We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides, Drivers

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

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Queensbury School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Size: 372 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Queensbury School website
• Email address: hr@queensbury.eiat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queensbury-school-birmingham

Queensbury is a large Secondary Special School with a satellite 6th Form Centre (approximately 343 11 – 19 year old students in total), all with Educational Health Care Plans, which caters for students with Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties and a range of complex needs. Our positive, caring ethos provides a safe, stable, hardworking learning environment where everyone is valued.

Arranging a visit to Queensbury School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@queensbury.eiat.org.uk.

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