Key Stage 2 Teacher at The Heights Academy
12 Days Remaining
12 Days Remaining
MPS/UPS +SEN Allowance
About this Role
ROLE Key Stage 2 Teacher
Salary Range: MPS/UPS+SEN Allowance
Location: The Heights Academy, Auckland Dr, Birmingham, B36 0DD
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
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 a Key Stage 2 Teacher to join The Heights Academy.
The Heights Academy opened in September 2023 in a brand-new build, and this is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of the next stage of the journey of growth and development. Initially we are open to pupils in Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, but over time, will grow to cater for 116 pupils across Key Stage 2, 3 and 4. All of our pupils have an EHCP with a diagnosis of Autism.
The Class Teacher will support 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.
Be passionate about developing children as independent learners and thinkers.
Be eager 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 the SENCO to ensure pupils with SEND are appropriately supported.
Use a range of inclusive teaching strategies, visual supports and positive behaviour approaches
Work with the DSL and their deputies to ensure safeguarding is promoted.
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school and/or call to have an informal conversation with the headteacher, Lisa Walker
T: 0121 269 6000
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 a 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: 1st July 2026 - 9am
Interview Date: 7th 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.
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Contact Details
Lisa Walker
0121 269 6000
info@heights.fet.ac
The Heights Academy
Open Data obtained from: Department for EducationWest Midlands
B36 0DD
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