Teacher at Leycroft Academy
7 Days Remaining
7 Days Remaining
MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance
About this Role
ROLE Class Teacher
Salary Range: MPS/UPS+SEN Allowance
Location: Leycroft Academy, Gressel Ln, Birmingham, B33 9UE
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026 or January 2027
Job Overview:
At Forward Education Trust we clearly state our mission : empowering children and young people to live their best lives. This is encompassed in our 3 core values: working together with purpose; nurturing potential; inspiring success.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Class Teacher to join Leycroft Academy.
Leycroft Academy is a highly specialist primary school dedicated to supporting pupils with a diagnosed Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and all have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). We are committed to providing a personalised, evidence‑informed education that enables every child to achieve their full potential, whatever their starting point.
Our pupils present with significant, persistent and complex social communication and interaction differences, which have a profound impact on their ability to access learning and the general school offer.
The Class Teacher will support with school activities where required, including attending educational trips, extra-curricular activities and parents’ evenings, which may require some out-of-hours availability.
The successful candidate will:
Be an enthusiastic and keen to learn – this would suit an innovative teacher.
Be passionate about developing children as independent learners and thinkers.
Show eagerness to develop excellent teaching practice and create a learning environment where all pupils can achieve their best.
Be committed to making learning experiences memorable and fun.
Be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and can work effectively as part of a team.
Be organised, professional and proficient, with excellent IT skills.
Work with with the SENCO to ensure pupils with SEND are appropriately supported.
Work with with the DSL and their deputies to ensure safeguarding is promoted.
Work with with the designated teacher for LAC to support LAC and previously LAC.
Hold QTS qualification
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school and/or call to have an informal conversation with the headteacher, Mr Patrick Jones.
T: 0121 566 6690
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:
Teachers' Pension Scheme
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
Staff voice -consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas
Comprehensive induction and probation support and supportive appraisal system
Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme – free confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations
Learning and development – including online learning and other resources
Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks
Mental Health First Aiders
Wellbeing package and family friendly policies
Rewards and awards throughout the year, in line with Trust behaviours and values
Closing Date for Applications: 26th June 2026
Interview Date: 9h July 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 references.
Related Documents
Contact Details
Debbie Atkins
01215666690
D.atkins@leycroft.fet.ac
Leycroft Academy
Open Data obtained from: Department for EducationWest Midlands
B33 9UE
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