Class Teacher (Primary)

Hallmoor School specialises in the education of pupils aged 4 to 19 years with cognition, learning and communication difficulties, all of whom have an Education Health and Care Plan. Pupils within the school have a wide range of learning needs which may include SLD and ASD. The school strives for high standards of teaching and learning and is committed to ensuring that all pupils achieve their full potential.,

• a commitment to support you in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences
• the opportunity to make a huge contribution to the education and lives of children who respond very positively to high quality teaching
• a dedicated leadership team committed to supporting our staff, Forward Education Trust is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest quality staff. To do this, we have an Employee Value Proposition offering a range of benefits to help our staff on a personal and professional level, which includes:
• teacher pension or support staff local government pension - employer contribution
• FET HUB - information all in one place, access to a range of benefits
• paid for health cash plan - employee and dependent children benefit - option to add partner
• employee questionnaire - consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas
• salary sacrifice scheme - cycle to work scheme
• access to the NHS approved thrive app - to support mental health & well-being
• comprehensive induction and probation support and an ongoing performance management & appraisal system
• easy purchase scheme (salary deduction) - smart tech in association with Currys
• enhanced employee assistance programme - free, totally confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations
• personal & professional learning & development - including FLICK online learning and other resources
• access to discounts and offers from reward gateway and MyPerks
• occupational health service - accessible to support the needs of individual staff
• staff recognition - e-cards to celebrate success among colleagues
• mental health first aiders
• policies being developed to support positive health & well-being: family friendly working, special leave of absence, flexible working, menopause
• staff recognition - awards throughout the year, in line with trust behaviours and values
• a commitment to develop new ideas to show we really value what you do for our children
  
  We are looking for a highly effective creative and inspirational classroom practitioner to join Hallmoor School, part of Forward Education Trust, a rapidly growing Multi Academy Trust established in 2017 serving special schools across the West Midland area. The successful candidate will be a highly skilled classroom teacher who is enthusiastic and motivated to help our students develop and reach their full potential., have previous teaching experience and skills of working with children across at least two key stages, including key stage 3
• have experience of working with children with complex special needs including ASD and SLD
• have QTS status
• take responsibility for a class group as a teacher with pastoral responsibility
• be willing to deliver subject specific lessons to a wider group of pupils across the school as reasonably directed by the Headteacher
• be a team player
• have experience in the primary phase, A Teacher who is motivated and enthusiastic who has experience of working with children with special needs.
Your commitment to engaging and inspiring our pupils and the ability to make a real difference to their learning. Your flexibility, commitment, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
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We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

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