Teacher at Woodlands

3 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/W/66939

Location

Packington Lane, Coleshill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B46 3JE

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
SEN Allowance - £2787

Hours Per Week

32.5

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 22nd Jun, 2026

Start Date

01-09-2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

About us

Woodlands School is a broad-spectrum special school catering for pupils aged 4 -19 years. We have a warm, mutually supportive and caring ethos with enthusiastic and skilled staff who are highly aspirational and committed to pupil welfare, progress and life-chances.   

 Our recent Ofsted report commented that 'Pupils are happy to come into school. They are excited about the day ahead.’ ‘Staff know their pupils well and pupils’ individual needs are well understood and catered for.’  

Our school is part of Unity MAT, which is a small, ambitious trust comprising of ourselves and two other similar special schools. Our collaborative working means that we have shared understanding of the challenges and issues that our schools face and can work together to find solutions. The schools are supported by a strong Core Team who provide dedicated support services across the Trust.

What we need

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate teacher to join our friendly and ambitious school. Whilst prior/previous experience in SEND is advantageous we also recognise and welcome the transferable knowledge, skills and experience that mainstream practitioners can bring to the role. We are looking for candidates who are committed to making a significant difference in the lives of pupils with special educational needs.

The core purpose of your role will be:

To provide a high-quality educational experience for all pupils
To teach classes / groups of pupils ensuring that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their complex learning, personal and social needs.
Maintain positive ethos and core values of the school
Contribute to constructive team building amongst teaching staff, non-teaching staff, parents and carers.

*This role has the potential for a TLR, dependant on specialism and experience

*This role is not suitable for ECT applicants

What we offer

the opportunity to make a difference
enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils who are keen to learn
a supportive community of families and external partners
a friendly and inclusive working environment
talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues and SLT team
comprehensive induction and probation support

Reward & Benefits

We offer:

A competitive salary
Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme & significant employer contribution
Excellent training and development opportunities
Enhanced employee assistance programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members)
Well-being app & staff discounts
Occupational Health Service
Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies

Safer Recruitment

Unity MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes, including online searches, during all recruitment. Please see application pack for further details

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.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities.