Job Overview:

We are Forward Thinking, we are Ambitious, we are Principled, we are Motivated, we are Trustworthy and we are Nurturers of Talent! An exciting opportunity has arisen for phase lead Teacher to join High Point Academy. 

The High Point Academy opened in September 2021, and we aim for all our pupils to be "ACE" we have ambitious aspirations for all our learners; we wish to challenge the impossible and encourage independence for all.

We educate up to 112 pupils aged 11-16 years with autism and moderate learning difficulties. High Point is part of Forward Education Trust, a rapidly growing Multi Academy Trust established in 2017 serving special schools across the West Midlands (Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell).

The successful candidate will:

· Is a highly effective classroom practitioner who is committed to providing outstanding learning experiences for all pupils, and who has a proven track record for achieving excellent pupil progress.

· Can play a full part in whole-school strategic planning and development as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.

· Able to work and communicate effectively and pro-actively with parents to provide the very best for their children.

· Monitors standards and progress to ensure high standards.

· Can plan and provide inspirational and relevant learning experiences.

· Demonstrates highly effective behaviour skills and strategies within KS2.

· Has high expectations of themselves and their children.

· Makes learning real, to unlock student engagement, stimulate curiosity, provide deeper thinking and a passion for learning.

· Is committed to developing and sustaining excellent relationships across the whole school community.

· Has excellent communication and organisational skills, and an approachable, determined and resilient character.

· Has had experience of leading a core subject, or has the skill set and the willingness to lead a core subject. 

· Has the relevant degree and QTS 

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school and/or call to have an informal conversation with the headteacher.

 T: 0121 594 0750  

E: enquiry@highpoint.fet.ac  

Competitive Benefits:

Forward Education Trust is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest quality staff. To do this, we have an Employee Value Proposition offering a range of benefits to help our staff on a personal and professional level, which includes:

· Teacher Pension or Support Staff Local Government Pension – Employer Contribution

·FET HUB – information all in one place, access to a range of benefits

·Paid for Health Cash Plan – employee and dependent children benefit – option to add partner

· Employee Questionnaire – Consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas

· Salary sacrifice scheme – Cycle to Work Scheme

· Access to the NHS approved Thrive App – to support mental health & well-being

· Comprehensive induction and probation support and an ongoing performance management & appraisal system

·Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme – free, totally confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations

·Personal & professional learning & development – including FLICK online learning and other resources

· Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks

·Occupational Health Service – accessible to support the needs of individual staff

·Staff recognition – e-cards to celebrate success among colleagues

·Mental Health First Aiders

· Policies are developed and reviewed to support positive health & well-being: Family Friendly Working, Special Leave of Absence, Flexible Working, Menopause

· Our well-being support for Assistant Headteachers focuses on managing accountability, workload, and emotional intelligence through professional supervision, peer mentoring, and a supportive organisational culture

·Staff recognition – awards throughout the year, in line with Trust behaviours and values

· A commitment to develop new ideas to show we really value what you do for our children

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Interview Date: Monday, 20 April 2026

The Trust may review applications upon receipt and may call applicants for interview prior to the advert closing date.  Therefore, you are encouraged to make an early application for this role, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. 

Please note that only fully completed Forward Education Trust Application forms will be accepted; we will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitae (CV) or accept them in place of an application form. 

If you do not hear from the school within 14 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted. The successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. 

An online search will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

Forward Education Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must promote this ethos.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification; qualifications, medical fitness; identity and right to work and two references.