Teacher; Maternity Cover

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'.

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!

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.

• 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.

• 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,…