Curriculum leader - English and communication; MFS

Curriculum Leader – English and Communication

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday full time

Contract type: Permanent

Salary (including allowances): MPR/UPR £32,916 – £51,048, SEN allowance £2,787, TLR 2 £ 5,865

Closing Date: Monday 13th April 2026

Start date: September 2026

Enhanced DBS Check

Required:

Yes

Mayfield School is a special academy for 315 pupils aged 3–19 with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities, including PMLD, cognition, learning needs and autism. We are a UNICEF Rights‑Respecting School on a journey to achieve the gold award.

Our school is split across two sites – Wheeler Street in Lozells and Heathfield Road in Handsworth. Successful applicants may work at either site depending on the needs of the school. We welcome applicants with mainstream or special school experience; experience working with students with complex SEND is an advantage.

Teachers are valued and their CPD is supported. Working with young people with SEND can be challenging; a full programme of training and support is offered. We expect teachers to adopt creative, innovative, and highly personalised approaches to engaging learners and enabling them to make progress.

The curriculum leader will take lead responsibility for providing leadership and management to secure:

• High‑quality teaching
• Effective use of curriculum budget and appropriate resources
• Improved standards of learning and achievement for all pupils

Reliable, consistent, positive and solution‑focused individuals who:

• Provide rich learning experiences for pupils
• Support and develop other staff
• Demonstrate personal resilience and a commitment to children’s universal rights

Qualified and experienced teachers who have taught children or young people of any age and who are willing to work with a strong team are encouraged to apply. Special school experience is advantageous but not essential. This post is unsuitable for ECTs or unqualified teachers.

• Collaborative and inclusive culture
• Committed, hardworking team
• Comprehensive induction, probation support and ongoing professional development
• 10 staff training days per academic year (some may be combined in twilight sessions)
• Employee Assistance Programme via BHF – free confidential support
• Discounts and offers via BHF
• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme for teachers)
• Annual leave – support staff: 29 days pro‑rata up to 34 days after 10 years; teachers leave in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions
• On‑site parking at all schools
• Trust provides SEN Allowances to all roles working with students, including teachers, TAs, care assistants, pastoral care, guides and drivers

The post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 – ability to speak fluent English is essential. It is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Pre‑employment checks include an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work. Two suitable references are required. Online searches and prohibition checks for teachers will also be conducted.

Please find our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and the Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders policy on the Trust’s website.

Early applications are encouraged. Only Trust application forms will be accepted; CVs will not be considered. If we do not contact you two weeks after the closing date, please assume your application was unsuccessful on this occasion. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date.

Informal conversations and visits are welcome. To arrange an informal visit or to enquire further, email