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SEN Teacher (Humanities and Outdoor Learning) - The Westminster School
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The Westminster School (SIPS),
Take learning beyond the classroom
Are you passionate about helping young people with SEND understand their world, explore their community and develop the confidence and independence they need for adulthood?
This is a varied role combining Humanities, outdoor learning, conservation, community engagement and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. It offers an exciting opportunity to bring learning to life through the classroom and through meaningful experiences beyond it.
About The Role
Working with pupils with SEND, you will help deliver an ambitious Humanities curriculum while helping us develop a rich programme of outdoor and community-based learning.
Depending on your skills and experience, this could include:
- delivering or supporting engaging Humanities learning
- developing fieldwork, mapping, navigation and place-based learning
- leading outdoor learning and Forest School activities
- creating conservation and environmental projects
- developing partnerships with parks, nature reserves and community organisations
- leading or supporting our Duke of Edinburgh's Award provision
- contributing to educational visits, residentials and outdoor adventurous activities
- creating meaningful opportunities for pupils to develop independence, resilience, teamwork and communication
- and embedding Preparation for Adulthood throughout pupils' learning experiences
Above all, you will help our pupils become confident, aspirational and increasingly independent members of their community.
You will need:
- Qualified Teacher Status
- experience of working with children or young people with SEND
- experience of leading or supporting high-quality learning, enrichment or outdoor activities
- a strong understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice
- the ability to adapt experiences to meet individual pupils' communication, sensory, physical, emotional and learning needs
- excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
- and a genuine commitment to ambitious outcomes and preparing young people for adulthood
Qualifications or experience in Forest School, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, outdoor education, activity leadership, first aid, Humanities, conservation, educational visits or residential experiences would be particularly welcome.
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.
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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.
The School offers a comprehensive CPD programme and has been awarded the Investors in People Platinum Award. School occupies state-of-the-art facilities on a £42million 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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For more details and an application form please visit Careers Opportunities & Current Job Vacancies at The Westminster School - The Westminster School
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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 committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
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
Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website.
Applications should be sent to HR SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd floor, Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8GS or hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk
Online Search
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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Visits to the school to meet the team are warmly welcomed to see our wonderful school and discuss our diverse and innovative curriculum. This can be conducted in the school day or after school at a time of your convenience. If you would like to arrange at time to come in please contact headteacher@westminster.sandwell.sch.uk.
Hours: Full-time
Grade: Teachers Main Pay Range – Upper Pay Range (£32,916 – £51,048 p.a.) + SEN Allowance
Pay Award Pending - Discussions about project based TLR3 opportunities would be welcomed for the right candidate who have the right values and experience
Location: The Westminster School, Hawes Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands, B65 9AL
Closing Date: Sunday 11th October 2026
Interviews: Monday 19th October 2026 (the interview process may last most of the day)
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