SEN Teacher; Maternity Cover

SEN Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Location: Ryecroft School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7BH

Salary: Up to £42,000.00 per annum (dependent on experience, not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm

Contract: Fixed Term until 27/08/2027 | Term Time Only

Start: September 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional teacher to join our dedicated multi‑professional team, delivering high‑quality, personalised education to students with diverse and often complex needs. This role offers immediate, meaningful impact, shaping young lives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for individuals and small groups, following our curriculum framework and tailored learning pathways.
• Track, record and report progress, ensuring every student’s achievements are recognised and celebrated.
• Shape the learning environment, creating a safe, stimulating and structured classroom that supports growth and independence.
• Lead on subject areas, coordinating teaching, assessment and development across key stages as agreed with the Headteacher.
• Develop personalised plans, including IEPs and behaviour plans, working closely with colleagues to ensure consistency and success.
• Support students with challenging behaviour, helping them move from external regulation to developing their own self‑control.
• Collaborate with care staff and other departments, ensuring a joined‑up approach between school and home.
• Safeguard every student, promoting their wellbeing, safety and personal development at all times.
• Contribute to school improvement, bringing your ideas and energy to our ongoing development plans.

What We’re Looking For

• QTS or equivalent required.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multi‑professional team.
• High expectations for yourself and your students.
• A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• UK citizenship or right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).

Benefits

• Life Assurance.
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Mental health support and physical health checks.
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, critical illness cover, family growth support, enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.
• Contribution to the mission of an inclusive, high‑quality independent school catering for pupils with autism and complex needs.

Recruitment and Equality Statement

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All applicants will be subject to compulsory DBS checks and other safeguarding checks as per statutory requirements.