SEN Teacher

About the role: Our class-based provision is a thriving collection of eleven unique classes of secondary aged students grouped in a primary style provision, each with an amazing cohort of learners and skilled, experienced staff delivering the curriculum in well-resourced learning environment. Our students have a range of needs including Autism, SLD, SL&C, SEMH and they follow different curriculum pathways. There may be some negotiation for part-time hours for the right candidate. What we can offer:

• subscription to an external well-being service
• generous PPA and TLR allowance
• a supportive induction programme
• coffee shop available to staff
• an outstanding CPD Program
• well-being and challenge events
• access to school gym before/after school
  
  have a relationships first ethos and an understanding of emotion coaching and the restorative approach
• show sensitivity in listening to young people's situations and the ability to communicate positively and effectively to reach solutions
• actively and proactively look ahead, predicting and preventing barriers to success
  
  About us: Selly Oak Trust School is a unique and welcoming school where hopes and dreams come to life through the ethos and vision of the Headteacher and Governors. We are a relationships first, caring community who put staff and student well-being at the heart of everything we do. We are not just a special school, we are a very special school., 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.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
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.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.