Teacher (possible TLR available)- The Meadows School

The Meadows School (Sandwell) (SIPS),

The Meadows School is a 11 -19 special school with an excellent and established record of providing quality education for the community of Sandwell, for students with a wide range of complex and profound learning difficulties. We operate in a dynamic, exciting and rapidly changing environment and we are passionate about meeting the individual needs of all students.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Meadows for a SEND Teacher. We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated and experienced person to join us.

We are looking for:

A Teacher who has experience of working with students with complex and profound needs please note full training will be given:

an enthusiastic person with real passion for working with children with SEND Has a passion for working and supporting children Has high expectations of pupils’ and be committed to making a real difference to our students learning outcomes Is flexible and open to new ideas Is a team player Will fully support the ethos and aims of our schools

TLR Vacancy:

Cognition and learning (TLR2a)

Please state on your application form if you are applying for the TLR vacancy.

In return we can offer:

Competitive Salary including SEN allowance Teacher Pension Scheme Flexible working opportunities Employee Rewards Excellent professional development opportunities Regular support and supervision Staff support (Mental health first aid, Occupational Health Service, Employee Assistance Programme with access for your whole family, Staff Briefings and events etc.) A creative, flexible curriculum which is tailored to the individual students needs A supportive and friendly team environment A school that prides itself on providing professional development opportunities A wide range of fantastic resources

Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be arranged by contacting Aleatheia Benjamin on 0121 569 7080.

The Meadows School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff / volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all references obtained will be checked for authenticity and accuracy.

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 chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.

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

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website The Meadows School

CV’s will not be accepted.

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 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

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.

Application forms are available below and should be returned to hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk,

Hours: Full time

Grade: Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range £32,916 - £51,048 + SEN 1 Allowance £2,787

Location: The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3BU /Connor Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DJ

Closing Date: 10th May 2026, Midnight

Interviews: w/c 18th May 2026

Shortlisting: w/c 11th May 2026