Cover Teacher (Unqualified Teacher)

As a result of our school growing and increasing our intake, an opportunity has arisen at Queensbury School to join a well-established, friendly and committed team.

Are you a dedicated and highly motivated Higher Level Teacher Assistant (HLTA) or an Unqualified Teacher (UQT) with a passion for special needs intervention?

Key Responsibilities:

·        Collaborate seamlessly with Teachers to deliver targeted special needs intervention

·        Lead interventions

·        Lead small group sessions addressing specific learning needs within a supportive environment

·        Provide personalised one-to-one support to pupils with special educational requirements

·        Step in confidently to cover classes in the absence of the Teacher, adapting to diverse learning needs

·        Foster an inclusive atmosphere that encourages and enhances the learning experiences of all students

Requirements:

·        Hold a Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification or have experience as an Unqualified Teacher

·        Demonstrate prior experience working with special needs in Primary School settings

·        Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially in adapting to diverse learning needs

·        Display a positive and proactive attitude towards special needs intervention

·        Showcase the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

·        Exhibit a genuine passion for education and helping children with special needs reach their potential

We can offer;

·        Smaller class sizes (6-12)

·        Less marking

·        Greater staff support – most classes have 2 Teaching Assistants

·        More freedom to deliver a creative curriculum

·        Fabulous faculties – supportive and driven

•   A collaborative and inclusive culture

•   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.

•   We offer 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means you complete training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions

•   Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF - free totally confidential support

•   Access to discounts and offers via BHSF

•   Access to a generous Teachers Pension Scheme

•   Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions

•   Onsite parking at all schools

•   We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides, Drivers

If you are determined, ambitious, hardworking and you meet our requirements, then we would love to hear from you.

Applications from UQTs, Primary Specialist, MPS Teachers and ECTs with the energy and drive to make a real difference are welcome.

Informal visits prior to application are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school on 0121 373 5731.

The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils 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.   

To read a copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy please click on the link below:  

Policies (educationimpact.org.uk) 

To read our policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders please click on the link below: 

Policies (educationimpact.org.uk) 

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 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. 

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide: 

DBS

filtering guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

Please note contracts of employment will be with Education Impact Academy Trust not Birmingham City Council.