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SEN Teacher - Fixed Term covering Maternity Leave from Jan 27 until Dec 27 - The Westminster School
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The Westminster School (SIPS)
Inspire, Empower, Transform Lives
As part of our continued growth, we now have an exciting opportunity for an SEN Teacher to join our Special School. Our School is extremely successful and employs a range of dynamic teaching methods and is committed to innovative curriculum development and its practices put it at the forefront of learning.
As a qualified, dynamic, and motivated teacher, you will bring a genuine passion for making a positive impact in pupils’ lives. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to fulfil that ambition by supporting students with moderate learning difficulties and additional needs, empowering them to thrive, and ensuring that they are fully prepared and supported for life beyond education.
- You will design and deliver engaging lessons each day using creative and innovative teaching strategies that spark curiosity and enthusiasm in the classroom.
- Teaching at The Westminster School means that you will have the support of a well-resourced environment and expert colleagues.
You will also play a key role in monitoring and assessing students’ progress, ensuring their personal development and wellbeing are nurtured alongside their educational achievements.
We’re seeking a passionate educator and skilled communicator who can connect meaningfully with pupils who have diverse and complex needs and who is eager to contribute to the school’s vision and direction.
Our school is a safe, happy, and learning environment in which everyone is encouraged to achieve their full potential through high aspirations and a wealth of opportunities and experiences. The Westminster School offers a unique atmosphere rich with opportunities and resources. Our staff are valued members of the school community and form strong supportive relationships with the exceptional pupils in our care.
Our school caters for 305 pupils aged 7 -19 years with a wide range of special educational needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Development Delay, and Moderate to Severe Learning Disabilities.
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The School offers a comprehensive CPD programme and has been awarded the Investors in People Platinum Award. The School occupies state-of-the-art facilities on a £42 million Rowley Learning Campus.
Staff benefits include:
- A Contributory Pension Scheme
- A comprehensive CPD package aligned to individual professional needs and the strategic development priorities of the school.
- First-Class Employee Assistance Programme with free, confidential access to a GP 24/7 for you and your family, counselling, personal financial, debt, and legal advice.
- Free Occupational Health Services.
- Family Friendly Policies.
- Staff Voice Committee.
- Free Parking on Site.
- Lifestyle benefits and discounts through several schemes.
Our school is led by a dedicated Executive Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team who are supported by a committed Governing Board and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop within an exciting and creative curriculum and be part of a highly motivated team, which prides itself on its collaborative working practices, and are transforming the lives of our young people.
The School is committed to equal opportunities and we have a proactive, supportive Governing Board and strong partnerships with parents/carers, the Local Authority, and the local community.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children, you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.
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If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.
Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.
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.
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
Applications forms are available below and should be returned to: HR.recruitment@sips.co.uk.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications.
Hours: Full-time
Grade: Main Teacher Pay Range to Upper Teacher Pay Range - £32,916 - £51,048 p.a plus SEN Allowance
Location: The Westminster School, Hawes Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands, B65 9AL
Closing Date: Thursday 1st October 2026 at 9.00am
Shortlisting: TBC
Interviews: Friday 9th October 2026 (the interview process may last most of the day)
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