Complex Needs Teacher in Birmingham

ABC Teachers are seeking a skilled and dedicated Complex Needs Teacher to work within a school in Birmingham. Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and helping them achieve their full potential? Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our pupils.

About the role

The successful candidate will deliver engaging and high-quality science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will be responsible for maintaining excellent standards of teaching and learning, supporting pupil progress, and contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment. You will also provide calm, consistent support to pupils with autism and other complex needs, helping to create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Mark and assess student work, providing clear feedback to support progress
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management
• Model respectful, inclusive behaviour and contribute to a classroom culture where every student feels valued, heard, and respected.

About the school

A supportive school for students aged 11-19 who are currently unable to access mainstream education due to challenging behaviour, ASC, or other complex needs. Focused on promoting positive outcomes, emotional stability, and long-term success for all learners. Offers a broad, balanced, and personalised curriculum, taught by experienced subject specialists in small, structured environments. Committed to empowering students to lead in their own development — fostering resilience, inclusivity, and high expectations across the school community. Proud of its strong ethos, values, and dedication to pupil wellbeing. Driven by the belief that every young person can achieve — the school promotes innovation, optimism, and ambition for both students and staff.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Complex Needs Teacher you will:

• Hold a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience working with pupils with challenging behaviour, SEMH or ASC.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• A valid DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: Hold a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.