Language Learning and Strategic Support Teacher in Birmingham

Language Learning and Strategic Support Teacher

Join Birmingham City Council as a Language Learning and Strategic Support Teacher. The role is permanent, full‑time, 32.5 hours per week, on Statutory Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Main Scale 6 to Upper Pay Scale 3.

Language, Learning and Strategic Support Teachers work with nursery, primary and secondary schools to support them in meeting the needs of children with cognition, learning and language difficulties, including those with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia. They also provide strategic support to SENCos and senior leaders, building staff capacity through planning, training delivery, policy advising and monitoring provision, aiming to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist support in schools for children with cognition, learning and language difficulties, including Dyslexia and Dyscalculia.
• Provide strategic support to SENCos and senior leaders in planning and delivery of training, policy and procedure development, and monitoring of SEND provision.
• Collaborate with other SEND teams within the Local Authority to support the strategic direction of the Local Authority.
• Maintain a high safeguarding and welfare standard, sharing commitment with all staff.
• Collect and analyse data to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified teacher with experience of leading SEND.
• Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Desire to gain further professional qualifications or develop a career within SEND.

Application requirements

Please upload an up‑to‑date CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than 1500 words). The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria, detail personal qualities, skills, experience and include motivation for applying. Applications will not be considered without a CV and a Supporting Statement. Proof of Right to work in the UK is required. An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken. An online search will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Birmingham City Council is a Disability Confident Leader employer, and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and is committed to employing, retaining and developing all of its people. Accessibility and reasonable adjustments are provided where required.

About Birmingham City Council

As part of the council, Language, Learning and Strategic Support (LL&SS) teams work closely with other SEND teams to support the strategic direction of the Local Authority.

Kindness and support notes

For any informal enquiries, please contact the Resourcing Team. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one. If there is any reasonable adjustment, additional support, or accessibility need, let us know.