Teacher Main Professional Grade

Tettenhall Wood School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8XF

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  19 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday- Friday 32.4 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - U3
• Additional allowances:

  SEN 1

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Key stage will depend on experience
• Demonstrates excellent classroom practitioner skills
• Demonstrates experience of managing other adults in a classroom
• Demonstrates experience working with children with SEND
• Demonstrates classroom experience of working with children with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Provides evidence of appropriate professional development relating to SEN and ASD
• Demonstrates a commitment to train in working with pupils with ASD
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and the ability to relate to people at a variety of levels (internal and external to school).
• Demonstrates the ability to work as an individual and as a member of a team
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately assess pupils progress and keep meaningful records
• Demonstrates the ability to liaise with parents and families of children with SEND/ASD
• Demonstrates a commitment to providing high quality education
• Knowledge of difficulties experienced by children with ASD.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour.
• Ability to work with pupils sensory seeking needs

• Evidence of post-entry training relevant to post
• Demonstrates experience in co-ordinating a curriculum area
• Demonstrates experience of organising visits in support of teaching and learning
• Demonstrates familiarity with the OFSTED framework for schools.
• Experience of liaison work and involvement with outside agencies

• Commitment to the schools Values and Code of conduct.
• Commitment to Safeguarding
• Demonstrates strong organisational skills.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates a calm manner that is approachable and flexible.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and self-develop.
• Demonstrates patience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Demonstrates the ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Demonstrates a commitment to making a positive contribution to school life
• Demonstrates a commitment to promoting and securing equal opportunities
• Demonstrates a Commitment to providing pupils with experiences relevant to living in a culturally diverse society

Flexibility

What the school offers its staff

Staff at Tettenhall Wood School have access to an employee assistance programme

We are dedicated to support continuous professional development across all roles, offering staff the ability to enhance their knowledge and skills.

We believe that staff wellbeing is vital. We offer a wellbeing package which which offers staff various activities and opportunities to enhance their wellbeing.

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 btooby@aatrust.co.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.

Teacher Job Description Main Scale.docx - 54.8 KB (opens in new tab)

Candidate Privacy Notice.pdf - 90.1 KB (opens in new tab)

AAT Recruitment Pack March 2025.pdf - 5.35 MB (opens in new tab)

About Tettenhall Wood School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tettenhall Wood School website
• Email address: sperrins@aatrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01902 556519
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tettenhall-wood-school-wolverhampton

Tettenhall Wood School, part of the Amethyst Academies Trust, is a dedicated special academy located in Tettenhall, Wolverhampton. We cater to children and young people aged 4 to 19 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), providing a supportive and tailored educational environment. Our 'One Million Minutes Curriculum Offer' is designed to make every moment of a student's educational journey meaningful, fostering both academic and personal growth. Recognized with Advanced status by the National Autistic Society, our committed staff work collaboratively to empower each student to achieve their full potential.

Arranging a visit to Tettenhall Wood School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sperrins@aatrust.co.uk.

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