Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Leycroft Academy, Gressel Ln, Birmingham, B33 9UE

(Part‑time applicants will be considered for suitable positions)

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Leycroft Academy, Gressel Ln, Birmingham, B33 9UE

Full time, Permanent, Term‑Time Only (Part‑time applicants will be considered for suitable positions)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Class Teacher to join Leycroft Academy. The school is a primary special school situated in the eastern area of Birmingham, catering for pupils who have a Statement of Special Educational Need or an Education and Health Care Plan, with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The curriculum extends the National Curriculum and is delivered through a natural progression from the Early Years Foundation Learning programme to full participation within the National Curriculum framework.

The Class Teacher will actively support school activities where required, including educational trips, extra‑curricular activities and parents’ evenings, which may require some out‑of‑hours availability.

• Be enthusiastic and keen to learn – suitable for an innovative teacher or a trainee seeking experience.
• Be passionate about developing children as independent learners and thinkers.
• Eager to develop excellent teaching practice and create a learning environment where all pupils can achieve their best.
• Committed to making learning experiences memorable and fun.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Organised, professional and proficient, with appropriate IT skills.
• Work with the SENCO to ensure pupils with SEND are appropriately supported.
• Work with the DSL and deputies to promote safeguarding.
• Support LAC and previously LAC under the designated teacher.
• Hold a Bachelor's Degree and QTS qualification.

• Teacher Pension or Support Staff Local Government Pension – Employer Contribution.
• FET HUB – information all in one place, access to a range of benefits.
• Paid Health Cash Plan – employee and dependent children benefit – option to add partner.
• Employee Questionnaire – consultation with staff on issues and ideas.
• Comprehensive induction, probation support and ongoing performance management & appraisal.
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice, face‑to‑face consultations.
• Personal & professional learning & development – including FLICK online learning and other resources.
• Discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks.
• Occupational Health Service – accessible support for individual staff needs.
• Staff recognition – e‑cards to celebrate success among colleagues.
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• Policies supporting positive health & well‑being:
  Family Friendly Working, Special Leave of Absence, Flexible Working, Menopause.
• Well‑being support for Assistant Headteachers – professional supervision, peer mentoring and a supportive organisational culture.
• Staff recognition – awards throughout the year, in line with Trust behaviours and values.
• Commitment to develop new ideas to show we value staff contributions.

The Trust may review applications upon receipt and may call applicants for interview prior to the advert closing date. Therefore, you are encouraged to make an early application for this role, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. Please note that only fully completed Forward Education Trust application forms will be accepted; we will not read accompanying CVs or accept them in place of an application form.

If you do not hear from the school within 14 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted. The successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to relevant pre‑employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role. An online search will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

Forward Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must promote this ethos and will be subject to all necessary pre‑employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition checks, childcare disqualification checks, qualifications, medical fitness, identity, right to work and two references.

T: 0121 566 6690

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