This is a particularly exciting time to join Oscott Manor, the second school who joined the newly established Think Differently Education Trust. This marks the beginning of a bold new chapter for our community, opening up fresh opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and professional growth across Birmingham. By joining us now, you’ll be part of shaping a progressive trust from the ground up — helping to drive meaningful change for our young people while developing your own career in a supportive and ambitious environment.
You will teach young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), with a diagnosis of autism alongside additional special educational needs and disabilities. Our pupils are unable to access mainstream education and may have significant gaps in their learning following previous educational disruption.
Key responsibilities
- Ensure EHCP reviews take place within the required timescales.
- Monitor the effective delivery of provision specified in Section F so that each pupil’s identified needs are met.
- Work closely with the Pastoral Manager to coordinate approaches to behaviour support.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with pupils and families and liaise effectively with external professionals.
- Designated Teacher
Our Approach
- overcome barriers to learning;
- reduce the impact of educational disadvantage;
- and enable every young person to make meaningful progress from their individual starting point.
About You
We are seeking a passionate and resilient teacher who is committed to supporting the whole child and helping every young person achieve their potential.
Essential experience and qualifications
- Experience of working with young people with SEND, including autism and medical needs.
- The National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO), or evidence that you are working towards it.
- A proven track record as a consistently effective classroom practitioner.
Personal qualities
- You will demonstrate tenacity, positivity and a strong commitment to inclusive practice.
If you have provided an email address, we will use that for correspondence. If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted via email within 2 to 3 weeks of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spaminboxes.
Online Search
As part of our recruitment checks, 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.
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SENCO in Birmingham employer: Oscott Manor School
Oscott Manor School is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering young minds through high-quality careers education and guidance. With a strong commitment to staff development, a supportive work culture, and a focus on safeguarding, employees can thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on students' futures. Located in a vibrant community, the school offers unique opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a passionate team.
