SEN Teacher

Overview

As part of our continued growth, we now have an exciting opportunity for an SEN Teacher to join our Special School. Our School is successful and employs a range of dynamic teaching methods with innovative curriculum development and practices at the forefront of learning. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to support students with moderate learning difficulties and additional needs, empowering them to thrive and ensuring they are prepared and supported for life beyond education.

You will design and deliver engaging lessons using creative and innovative teaching strategies that spark curiosity and enthusiasm in the classroom. Teaching at The Westminster School means you will have a well-resourced environment and the support of expert colleagues. You will monitor and assess students' progress, ensuring their personal development and wellbeing are nurtured alongside their educational achievements. We are seeking a passionate educator and skilled communicator who can connect meaningfully with pupils with diverse and complex needs and contribute to the school's vision and direction.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

The Westminster School is a Special School in Rowley Regis, catering for 275 pupils aged 7 to 19 years with moderate learning disabilities plus additional needs. The school delivers an innovative child-centred curriculum focused around six holistic areas:
My Communication, My Community, My Care and Independence, My Creativity, My Thinking, My Wellbeing. The curriculum wraps around the young person to meet them at the point of need. Our work on supported internships and supported apprenticeships for students with learning disabilities is at the forefront of national developments. The school moved to a purpose-built site in February 2011 with ground floor classrooms that provide access to outside spaces and Learning Outside the Classroom opportunities.

Our safeguarding-focused values statement is:
Safe, Happy and Learning Together. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and cultivate an inclusive, diverse school community. We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment for all and to avoiding discrimination. The Westminster School is recognised as a Disability Confident Employer and has achieved the Investors in People Platinum Award, among other recognitions.

• Design and deliver engaging, creative lessons for pupils with moderate learning difficulties and additional needs.
• Monitor, assess and report on students' progress; support their personal development and wellbeing alongside their educational achievements.
• Collaborate with expert colleagues and contribute to curriculum development and teaching practices.
• Maintain and promote safeguarding and pupil welfare as a priority.
• Engage with families, carers and the wider school community to support student outcomes.

• Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent) with experience or proven readiness to work with pupils who have SEND.
• Ability to connect meaningfully with pupils who have diverse and complex needs and to contribute to a positive school culture.

• A Contributory Pension Scheme
• A comprehensive CPD package aligned to professional needs and school priorities
• First-Class Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access for you and your family, counselling, and financial/legal advice
• Free Occupational Health Services
• Family Friendly Policies
• Staff Voice Committee
• Free Parking on Site
• Lifestyle benefits and discounts through several schemes

Our school is led by a dedicated Executive Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team, supported by a committed Governing Board. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop within an exciting and creative curriculum and be part of a highly motivated team that values collaborative working practices and is transforming the lives of our young people.