Teacher, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

About The Role Teacher Birchwood School, Cardiff Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week | Term Time Only | Permanent Salary: £21,501 – £38,628 per annum

Join Birchwood School During an Exciting Period of Growth

Due to the continued expansion of Birchwood School, we are delighted to be recruiting an additional Teacher to join our dedicated team in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a growing specialist school where your role will directly support the development of new provision and positively impact more pupils than ever before.

Birchwood School, part of Orbis Education & Care, supports children and young people with Autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, and complex barriers to learning. Our nurturing, therapeutic environment enables pupils to feel safe, understood and empowered to succeed — and our staff are central to making that happen.

As a Teacher at Birchwood School, you will deliver engaging, personalised learning experiences tailored to each pupil’s individual needs. You’ll work closely with learning support assistants, therapists, care staff and families to create a positive, inclusive classroom where pupils can thrive academically, emotionally and socially.

• Planning and delivering differentiated lessons aligned to individual learning needs
• Creating a calm, structured and supportive learning environment
• Using positive behaviour support strategies in line with school policies
• Monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and parents/carers
• Supporting pupils’ wellbeing, including personal care where required
• Promoting safeguarding, equality and inclusion at all times

• GCSEs (A*–C or equivalent), including English and Maths
• A child-centred approach and passion for inclusive education
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to complex needs
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience working with pupils with Autism, SEMH or additional learning needs
• Confidence working within a multidisciplinary team
• A creative, flexible and reflective approach to teaching and learning

• Be part of an expanding school with opportunities to grow alongside it
• Small class sizes with high levels of support
• A welcoming, supportive and values-led school culture
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Term-time only working to support work-life balance
• The chance to make a genuine, lasting difference every day

Please note:

This role involves regulated activity with children and requires an Enhanced DBS Check, including a Barred List Check. Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) is essential.

If you’re a teacher looking to join a specialist school at an exciting time of growth — where your impact truly matters — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your teaching career at Birchwood School, Cardiff.

Orbis Education & Care is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.