Secondary General Teacher

Smile Education are currently recruiting for a Secondary Teacher (General Cover) to join a warm, ambitious and inclusive Secondary Special School in Wolverhampton.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity and all subject specialists are encouraged to apply.

About the School The school is a nurturing and inclusive community supporting students with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Every learner’s individual strengths and aspirations are recognised, with a strong commitment to ensuring pupils grow in confidence and develop the skills needed for a fulfilling and independent life.

The curriculum is broad, balanced and highly personalised, combining:

Academic learning
Vocational pathways
Life skills development

Students benefit from a rich outdoor education programme, residential experiences and a wide range of enrichment activities including Duke of Edinburgh, barista training, arts, sports and community projects. These opportunities help develop resilience, independence and responsibility.

The school provides well-resourced, thoughtfully adapted classrooms and prioritises wellbeing, ensuring every student feels safe, valued and ready to learn.

Its ethos of being Ready, Respectful and Resilient is embedded into daily life:

Ready – prepared to learn and embrace new challenges
Respectful – showing kindness and understanding towards others and the environment
Resilient – persevering through challenges and recognising that progress takes time

The Role As a General Cover Teacher, you will:

Deliver engaging lessons across a range of subjects
Adapt teaching to meet diverse SEND needs
Provide structure, consistency and high expectations
Demonstrate strong behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
Work collaboratively with support staff and the wider school team
Contribute positively to the wider life of the school

Candidate Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
Experience teaching secondary-aged students
Experience supporting pupils with a range of SEND
Strong behaviour management skills
A nurturing, patient and adaptable approach
Commitment to full-time, long-term work
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
References covering the past 2 years

This is a rewarding opportunity to teach within a specialist setting where relationships, wellbeing and personalised learning are at the heart of everything.
If you are a passionate secondary teacher looking to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Smile Education to find out more.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications