Teacher

Baskerville School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 9TS

Deadline is tomorrow

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  19 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: English, Mathematics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week - term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  SEN allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Successful candidates will:

• have previous experience and skills of working with student with complex Autism and communication difficulties across at least 2 Key Stages
• have experience of working in a primary setting
• be able to teach all subjects at a primary level
• be flexible in their ability to use their skills to meet the needs of the range of pupils we have across the school
• have a good knowledge of Autism and a willingness to learn more
• be an enthusiastic, hardworking professional who can motivate and inspire student
• be punctual, reliable and have a real sense of perspective
• have high expectations of themselves and others and be committed to raising standards in teaching and learning
• demonstrate drive, ambition and openness to learning and personal development
• be an excellent team player and role model and be able to work collaboratively with all school staff
• you will be part of a large class team and the need to be able to work well day in day out with other adults in a complex environment is essential
• be flexible to the needs of the school with an “I can do” attitude and willingness to work in any class and with any pupils across the school
• be “radiators” who bring energy and positivity to the school
• have a commitment to safeguarding our students
• have good communication skills in order to be able to effectively communicate with pupils, parents and families

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• an opportunity to have a very fulfilling and rewarding job
• the chance to transform lives and make a vital contribution to society
• a school where ‘doing the right thing’ is always the aim
• a hardworking and supportive staff team
• a welcoming, active and supportive governing body
• a highly supportive senior leadership team
• excellent coaching and opportunities for professional and career development
• a very well organised school including well established school systems and practices
• access to support services such as mental health and well-being
• support in achieving a good work/ life balance

Baskerville School 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.

Further details about the role

We are looking to appoint an inspirational teacher to join our ‘Good’ school (Ofsted June 2022) and dedicated team of staff and Governors.

Baskerville School is a friendly, welcoming school with a supportive staff team where your professional development will be nurtured. Please look at our website and, in particular our Vision and Core values, before deciding whether or not Baskerville School is the right place for you.

Are you interested in playing a pivotal role in developing and expanding a sequential curriculum that allows all student to reach their potential throughout Secondary school? Are you a hardworking and flexible teacher with the enthusiasm for delivering inspirational and aspirational lessons designed to engage and captivate pupils with complex Autism and communication difficulties?

Have you experience of working with pupils and/ or young people with Autism? Would you like to play a crucial role in helping to transform the lives of students and their parents?

Closing date: Monday 19th May 2025 at 12 noon Interviews: w/c 19th May 2025

Start date: 1st September 2025 Informal visits are highly recommended. Please telephone school on 0121 427 3191 to make an appointment.

How to apply:

Application forms can be downloaded from our website. Please return the completed application form tom.singh@baskvill.bham.sch.uk

CV’s will not be accepted. If you do not receive a response to your application by 23rd May 2025, please assume on this occasion you have not been successful

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to m.singh@baskvill.bham.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

SEND Class Teacher Job Description and Person Specification.docx - 87.2 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching_Application_Form.docx - 349 KB (opens in new tab)

About Baskerville School

• School type: Special school, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 185 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Baskerville School website
• Email address: m.singh@baskvill.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 427 3191
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/baskerville-school

Baskerville School is a specialist secondary school based in the wonderful city of Birmingham. We provide education for children with autism and learning difficulties that may not otherwise be met in a mainstream setting. We set out to make a difference to the learning, wellbeing and future life chances of children with additional needs. The school cultivates a safe and caring environment where children can thrive and have the opportunity to meet their full potential.

We are very proud of our school, our students and their achievements. You will discover more about us by exploring the rest of this website. Please look around our site by clicking the links at the side of the page to discover more about the school and what our wonderful children and young people achieve.

Arranging a visit to Baskerville School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.singh@baskvill.bham.sch.uk.

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