Further Education Teacher

Details
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands

Contract Type

Full Time

Salary

£39,000 per annum

Job Description

Summary:

Further Education Teacher role with a focus on SEND and SEMH. Join a supportive, forward-thinking team.

About the School:

A school dedicated to helping individuals with learning differences achieve their full potential through tailored education and life skills development. The school fosters a culture of inclusion, innovation, and excellence in care and education.

The Opportunity:

As a Further Education Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering inclusive education to learners with special educational needs, SEMH, autism, and associated needs. You will support learners in achieving academic, social, and emotional growth in a nurturing and stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, deliver, and assess lessons in line with the college curriculum, adapting strategies to meet the needs of learners with SEND and SEMH.
  • Develop, review, and implement Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Plans, and Personal Learning Goals, contributing to EHCP reviews.
  • Use baseline assessments and progress tracking to inform teaching and monitor learner outcomes.
  • Promote positive behaviour, manage challenging behaviour, and support learner wellbeing in collaboration with pastoral teams.
  • Ensure safeguarding practices are followed, reporting concerns promptly and maintaining a safe learning environment.
  • Maintain accurate records of learner progress and achievement, contributing to quality improvement and self-evaluation processes.
  • Collaborate with multi-professional teams, external agencies, and parents/carers to support learners effectively.
  • Organise classroom resources, displays, and support exam and assessment coordination to create a stimulating learning environment.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

  • Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, including working with learners with SEND and/or SEMH.
  • Experience planning and delivering differentiated lessons and managing behaviours of concern.
  • Strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding requirements.
  • Relevant teaching qualification (QTS or QTLS preferred) and degree in Education or related subject, with evidence of ongoing professional development.
  • Enhanced DBS clearance.

Preferred

  • Willingness to undertake further training and CPD.
  • Empathetic, solution-focused, resilient, adaptable, committed to inclusion and learner-centred approaches, with high expectations for learners and staff.
  • Kind, patient, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Driving licence and willingness to travel between sites locally and nationally as required.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and permanent contract.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including life assurance and pension scheme.
  • Mental health support and physical health checks as part of wellbeing initiatives.