Teacher (Maternity Cover - WSS) at Education Impact Academy Trust in Erdington, Birmingham

• Post: Teacher (12 Month Maternity Cover)
• Salary: MPS/UPS
• Allowances: SEN allowance £2,883.00 FTE
• Hours of work: Monday – Friday, Full Time

Contract type: Fixed term until February 2028 or until the substantive postholder returns, whichever is sooner.

• Start date of role: February 2027
• Closing date: 1 November 2026
• Interview date: To be confirmed
• Enhanced DBS Check Required: Yes

EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'.

About the School

Wilson Stuart School is an Ofsted designated outstanding all age (2 – 25 years) Special School which provides very high-quality education for 290 pupils and young people who have physical, intellectual disabilities and/or complex needs.

As a Trust we truly value the success of every child and we place the sharing of excellent education practice at the core of this value. Professional development, challenge and support are at the heart of ensuring our staff are some of the finest teachers so they can deliver outstanding teaching.

We benefit significantly from the variety of schools within the Trust, enabling staff to benefit greatly from the opportunities we have for collaborative working. in addition, we are able to benefit tremendously from sharing best practice and expertise we have within our organisation.

Wilson Stuart School have achieved an Outstanding grade in their last 7 Ofsted inspections, the latest of which was December 2024 where we continued to maintain the standards identified at previous inspections.

We recognise the importance of teamwork, and this is evident through all aspects of the work we do. Our students are delightful, work hard and are keen to learn and the school is a very happy and positive working environment. We have a comprehensive induction programme, friendly and very supportive staff along with excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning. Wilson Stuart School is not just a special school – it is an exceptional school!

About the role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and inspirational Teacher to join our outstanding school on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to teach pupils with a range of physical disabilities, learning disabilities and complex needs, helping them to achieve meaningful progress, develop independence and fulfil their potential.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging, ambitious and personalised learning experiences that meet the individual needs of pupils. Teachers at Wilson Stuart School work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists, medical professionals and families to ensure every pupil receives the highest standard of education, care and support.

This role may be based within any of our pathways or Key Stages, depending on the needs of the school.

Key responsibilities include:

Planning and delivering engaging, personalised and adaptive learning.

Assessing, monitoring and reporting on pupil progress.

Contributing to EHCP reviews and target setting.

Promoting pupils' communication, independence, wellbeing and engagement.

Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and multi-disciplinary teams.

Building positive partnerships with parents, carers and other professionals.

Supporting enrichment activities, educational visits and the wider life of the school.

We are looking for someone who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

Has experience of planning and delivering effective teaching and learning.

Has high expectations and aspirations for all pupils.

Can adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.

Is committed to ensuring every pupil achieves their full potential.

Builds positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and other professionals.

Demonstrates strong communication, organisational and ICT skills.

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Works effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Is flexible, resilient and reflective in their practice.

Has knowledge of, or an interest in, teaching pupils with SEND and complex needs.

Understands the importance of personalised learning, assessment and EHCP outcomes.

Is enthusiastic about continuous professional development and contributing to the wider life of the school.

Join us at Wilson Stuart School and become part of a team that transforms lives through care, creativity, and commitment.

We can offer:

A collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee.

A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.

Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.

10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means completing training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.

An Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App – including free totally confidential support, access to a GP 24/7 and counselling.

Access to discounts and offers at many well-known retailers and other organisations via the BHSF App.

Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for Teachers.

Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.

Family friendly policies.

Onsite parking at all sites.

We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TA’s, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides and Drivers.

If you are determined, hardworking and think that working at our Trust might be for you, then we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to arrange an informal visit or discuss the role, please contact Wilson Stuart School at hr@wilsonstuart.co.uk

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search (and a prohibition check for teachers) will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any changes. Please read a copy of our Recruitment and Selection Policy here: EIAT-Recruitment-and-Selection-Policy.pdf.

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

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and 2023, which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. 

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Please note that only Trust application forms will be accepted. We will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitaes (CV’s) or accept them instead of an application form.

Please note that applications must be the creation of the candidate applying; while technology, including artificial intelligence, may be used to help the candidate select certain phraseology, if substantial use of AI is used, the application will be disregarded.

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.