SEN Design Technology Teacher

We are looking for a highly effective creative and inspirational classroom practitioner with a Design Technology specialism to join High Point Academy, part of Forward Education Trust, a growing Multi Academy Trust established in 2017 serving special schools across the West Midland area.  

High Point Academy is a brand-new purpose built special free school in Friar Park, Wednesbury. Our new Academy will grow to educate up to 90 pupils aged 11-16 years with autism and moderate learning difficulties. The school has high standards of teaching and learning and is committed to ensuring that all pupils achieve their full potential. 

The successful candidate will be a skilled classroom teacher with a passion for teaching Design Technology, who is enthusiastic and motivated to help our students develop and reach their full potential. 

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous teaching experience and skills of working with secondary age children.

• Have experience of working with children with complex autism and communication difficulties

• Have QTS status

• Be a team player

We can offer you: 

• A commitment to support you in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences.

• The opportunity to make a huge contribution to the education and lives of children who respond very positively to high quality teaching and support. 

• A friendly and inclusive working environment.

You will offer us: 

• Your considerable skill as an outstanding teacher who has experience of working with children with special needs. 

• Your commitment to engaging and inspiring our pupils, and the ability to make a real difference to their learning and general well-being.

• Your flexibility, commitment and excellent interpersonal skills. 

If you feel you possess these qualities, are passionate about working alongside pupils with SEND and would like to shape their futures at a progressive school, then we would like to hear from you. 

For more information, and to request an application pack including job description and person specification, please contact Paul Hunt at Hays education on:

T: 07921583731

E: FET@hays.com 

Closing date: midday on Friday 20th May 2022.

* We reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner if necessary. Candidates are encouraged to return their application as soon as possible.

Please also see our recruitment site for more information: https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/forward-education-trust-teachers 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Please note that only standard Forward Education Trust Application forms will be accepted, we will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitae (CV).  Enhanced DBS clearance, Disqualification (regulations) 2009, prohibition checks and if overseas trained,  Certificate of good conduct will need to be obtained if applicable prior to interview.