Elm Tree Primary Academy is a brand new special school in Sandwell for autistic pupils from Reception to Year 6 who have additional learning needs in Friar Park Road Wednesbury.

This is a very exciting opportunity for Victoria Academies Trust who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher. We welcome applications from teachers with a range of experience in working with autistic pupils with additional learning needs.  The position will allow the successful candidate to be part of a small team and grow with the school as it reaches its full capacity by September 2025

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Creative thinkers, passionate, committed and have the determination to secure the best possible outcomes for every child
• Have the experience and skills to work with autistic pupils
• Energetic, positive and have the ability to work effectively as part of our team
• Willing to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children

We can offer the successful candidates:

• A commitment to continuing professional development
• A supportive and hardworking staff team
• A welcoming and supportive, and highly motivated team
• Opportunities to network with teachers across the Trust
• Happy to discuss flexible working subject to the operational requirements of the role
• Access to our VAT employee benefits platform

Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school. To arrange a viewing, please contact office@elmtree.victrus.org

Please note that a class observation will be required as part of the interview process.

Supervisory Responsibility    The post holder will be responsible for the supervision and deployment of teaching assistants within the class team.

School teachers are required to carry out the duties set out in the Teachers Pay and Conditions document.

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. 

For more information or to apply for this post please follow this link where you will be directed to MyNewTerm website: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149156/EDV-2025-ETPA-19007

Supervisory Responsibility    The post holder will be responsible for the supervision and deployment of teaching assistants within the class team.

School teachers are required to carry out the duties set out in the Teachers Pay and Conditions document.

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. 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement of the role.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which confirms the appointee is not on the Children’s Barred list being obtained. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013)

Hours: As per teacher pay conditions
Salary: TMS + SEN Allowance £2539 per annum
Address: Elm Tree Academy, Friar Park Road, Wednesbury WS10 0TB
Closing Date: 31/03/2025 @ 9am
Start Date: September 2025