Early Years Teacher

Full time, permanent - required for September 2024 or as soon as possible

MPS/UPS + SEN1

(Not suitable for ECTs)

Our Values: Community     Respect       Wellbeing      Growth          Creativity

We are seeking to appoint a new Early Years teacher to join our growing teaching team at this inclusive all-age special school. We welcome applications from across the spectrum of diversity, celebrating difference as one of our strengths. We pride ourselves on developing our staff into broader skill areas and future promotions and support wellbeing as a priority. We also like to learn from our staff as we develop together for the benefit of our amazing pupils.

We are looking for an innovative Early Years teacher with experience in working with pupils with severe learning difficulties in a mainstream or specialist setting.

Hazel Oak supports a broad range of learning difficulties which include Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, social, emotional and mental health, speech, language and communication difficulties, plus more complex and medical needs. Communication, wellbeing, life skills and the functional use of core skills are central to our curriculum, which brings real life experience into learning.

The successful applicant will be required to deliver adapted Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum to meet the diverse needs of our learners, with regular opportunities to develop your pedagogy through collaborative team working, creating inspired experiences and cultural capital for all learners. 

Staff are actively involved in the school’s development and have access to regular training, peer and wellbeing support. Hazel Oak is a supportive family team with a passion for progress, both in our pupils and our staff. Come and see what we can do to support your next challenge, pre visits are welcome.

We can offer you:

•  Health and wellbeing support through an external provider
• Salary sacrifice for childcare costs
• Subsidised public transport costs, eye tests and glasses for DSE users 
• Regular training and CPD opportunities

Our vision: Having fun, discovering our place in the world, building relationships and overcoming challenges. Learning about life beyond the classroom to shape a successful future.

This is your chance to be a part of something special.

Contact Ellen Barrett at s501ebarrett@hazel-oak.solihull.sch.uk for further details, or to arrange a visit. Tours are welcomed in advance. Please note that due to the Easter holidays emails will not be monitored between Friday 29th March and Sunday 7th April.

Further information about the school and application packs can be found on our website:

www.hazel-oak.co.uk “Reaching for the Stars”

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 8th April 2024

Interviews will take place on Friday 12th April 24th 2024

Hazel Oak School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Safer Recruitment checks.

Hazel Oak strives to be a fully inclusive school, supporting a diverse workforce with equity as a key priority. In supporting applications from neuro diverse applicants, we adapt recruitment processes to include all candidates.

The post falls under the requirements of the Fluency Duty (part of the Immigration Act 2016) which makes it a requirement for all public sector workers operating in ‘customer facing’ role to be able to speak fluent English.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender assignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.