Teacher - Walsall Campus in Birmingham

Care First are looking for a committed and skilled Teacher to join their supportive, forward‑thinking team. You will deliver high‑quality, inclusive education to pupils with special educational needs, SEMH, autism and associated needs, helping them achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. Working across a collaborative team of teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff, you will plan and deliver a differentiated curriculum tailored to individual needs, contribute to a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment, and promote independence, confidence, and a genuine love of learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess lessons in line with the college curriculum, adapting strategies to meet the needs of learners with SEND and SEMH.
• Develop, review, and implement Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Plans, and Personal Learning Goals, contributing to EHCP reviews.
• Use baseline assessments and progress tracking to inform teaching and monitor learner outcomes.
• Promote positive behaviour, manage challenging behaviour, and support learner wellbeing in collaboration with pastoral teams.
• Ensure safeguarding practices are followed, reporting concerns promptly and maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress and achievement, contributing to quality improvement and self‑evaluation processes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, data protection, and safeguarding policies.
• Collaborate with multi‑professional teams, external agencies, and parents/carers to support learners effectively.
• Organise classroom resources, displays, and support exam and assessment coordination to create a stimulating learning environment.
• Maintain high professional standards, attend CPD and team meetings, and undertake additional duties as directed by the Campus Lead.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, including working with learners with SEND and/or SEMH.
• Experience planning and delivering differentiated lessons and managing behaviours of concern.
• Strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding requirements.
• Ability to tailor teaching to individual learner needs, with effective communication, interpersonal, organisational, and IT skills.
• Relevant teaching qualification (QTS or QTLS preferred) and degree in Education or related subject, with evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Willingness to undertake further training and CPD.
• Empathetic, solution‑focused, resilient, adaptable, committed to inclusion and learner‑centred approaches, with high expectations for learners and staff.
• Kind, patient, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Driving licence and willingness to travel between sites locally and nationally as required.

Benefits

• Salary: £39,000 per annum (not pro rata).
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only.
• Eligibility: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
• Life Assurance, Pension scheme with options to increase contributions, "Your Wellbeing Matters" mental health support and physical health checks, Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, hundreds of UK and international discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover, Family Growth Support, enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.

Equal Opportunity

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants will receive a fully enhanced DBS. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.