Job Start Date 1 September 2025 Contact Email michaela.edwardssellyoak.bham.sch.uk We have an exciting opportunity for an established or newly qualified teacher to join our team as a Teacher of Science. We are looking for someone who: is excited to inspire and motivate students and share their passion for science will support the wellbeing and educational needs of young people with SEN will have a relationships first ethos and an understanding of emotion coaching and the restorative approach will show how sensitivity in listening to young people’s situations and the ability to communicate positively and effectively to reach solutions will actively and proactively look ahead, predicting and preventing barriers to success About us: Selly Oak Trust School is a unique and welcoming school where hopes and dreams come to life through the ethos and vision of the Headteacher and Governors. We are a relationships first, caring community who put staff and student well-being at the heart of everything we do. We are not just a special school, we are a very special school. About the role: We are looking for a passionate and inspirational teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will teach across the Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. If you are enthusiastic about shaping young minds and fostering creativity, we would love to hear from you. There may be some negotiation for part-time hours for the right candidate. What we can offer: subscription to an external well-being service generous PPA and TLR allowance a supportive induction programme coffee shop available to staff an outstanding CPD Program well-being and challenge events Access to school gym before/after school How to apply: Visit the school website for further information, call on 0121 472 0876 or email Michaela.edwardssellyoak.bham.sch.uk. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. Please note: an application form must be completed in order to be considered for these posts. These are available on the school website. Safeguarding This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. References All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. Short-listed candidates An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. Terms and Conditions This post is not part of the City Council and the successful candidate will not hold a Birmingham City Council Contract of Employment. Rehabilitation of Offenders This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.