Teacher of English / Humanities
Braidwood School for the Deaf, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8AF10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 September 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- English, Humanities
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Braidwood is a very successful secondary school for Deaf young people aged 11-19 in purpose built accommodation. Our young people come from across the Midland region and represent the full academic spectrum. Many of our students have a range of special needs including communication and interaction; cognition and learning; social, emotional and mental health difficulties; and sensory and/or physical needs. We pursue a Total Communication approach which means we fit our methods of communication to the needs of each learner.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Enjoys teaching English/humanities
- Has enthusiasm and commitment
- Is able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills
- Would like to teach Deaf learners
If you do not currently have Teacher of the Deaf status or BSL skills, we will provide you with all the support you need to obtain them.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- Excellent resources including iPad technology for every teacher and learner
- Tailor-made individual CPD opportunities
- Small class sizes
- A friendly, talented, multi-disciplinary team of colleagues.
Further information about the job
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.
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About Braidwood School for the Deaf
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 92 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Braidwood School for the Deaf website
- Email address
- s.moore@braidwood.bham.sch.uk
Braidwood is the only secondary school for the Deaf in the region and we have a long and proud history. That means we have a great responsibility to make sure that this school, and the education we deliver, is the best.
Arranging a visit to Braidwood School for the Deaf
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.moore@braidwood.bham.sch.uk.
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