Complex Needs Teacher – Secondary Special School – South Birmingham A caring and forward-thinking secondary special school in South Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Complex Needs Teacher to join their team and make a difference. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about supporting young people with complex learning needs and wants to work in a calm, structured, and supportive environment. The school is looking for a Complex Needs Teacher who can provide a nurturing environment for students and inspire a love for learning.

This role involves teaching secondary-aged students with a range of complex needs, including Autism, severe learning difficulties, and associated communication or sensory needs. Classes are small, well supported, and focused on helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally at their own pace. You will work closely with experienced Teaching Assistants and a leadership team that prioritises staff wellbeing and pupil outcomes.

The role will involve:

Teaching small classes of Key Stage 3 and 4 students with complex learning needs Planning and delivering personalised, differentiated lessons tailored to individual EHCP targets Creating a calm, structured, and nurturing classroom environment Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants to provide consistent support Supporting students with communication, independence, and life skills Monitoring progress and contributing to reviews and multi-disciplinary meetingsThe ideal candidate will have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Experience teaching students with complex needs or SEND (desirable but not essential) A patient, flexible, and creative approach to teaching Strong classroom management and communication skills A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for students with SENDIn return, you can expect:

Small class sizes with high levels of classroom support A welcoming and supportive staff team Strong leadership with a clear vision for SEND provision Access to training, CPD, and ongoing professional support A rewarding role where you can see the impact of your work every dayThis is a fantastic opportunity for a committed Complex Needs Teacher who is passionate about helping young people reach their potential. You’ll join a supportive school environment that values teamwork, consistency, and professional development. If you are interested in this Complex Needs Teacher opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Complex Needs Teacher vacancies or refer a Complex Needs Teacher and ask about our excellent referral scheme.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs. An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.- The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days