Music Teacher

Job Title: Music Teacher

Location: Solihul

Salary: £190 - £210 (Depending on experience)

Start date: ASAP

We are seeking a compassionate, resourceful, and experienced Music Teacher to join our close-knit team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of our incredible students.

We are looking for a Teacher who has experience working with SEMH students. You will be working with students aged 7 - 16. The school caters for a wide range of special educational needs, including the following diagnosed or described conditions:

• Attachment Difficulty
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder, including Asperger's Syndrome
• Dyspraxia
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Specific Learning Difficulties, i.e. Dyslexia
• Speech and Language Disorder
• Tourette's Syndrome

Are you passionate about unlocking the potential of SEMH students?

Do you thrive in a supportive, specialized environment where creativity and patience are essential?

Can you adapt your teaching approach to meet the unique needs of every child in your care?

If your answer is a resounding "yes," we’d love to hear from you!

We believe that every child has the right to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a setting tailored to their strengths and challenges.

What You’ll Do

• Design and deliver engaging, individualized lesson plans that align with students' Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages communication, social interaction, and emotional growth.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and teaching assistants, to ensure holistic support for each student.
• Use evidence-based teaching strategies, including TEACCH, PECS, and sensory integration techniques.
• Monitor and assess student progress, maintaining accurate records and reporting to parents/carers and external professionals.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications: QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent with a strong background in SEN.
• Experience: Proven track record of working with children with autism, preferably in a primary setting.
• Skills: Exceptional communication, adaptability, and the ability to build trust and rapport with students, families, and colleagues.
• Passion: A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of children with autism.
• Creativity: The ability to think outside the box and tailor teaching methods to suit diverse learning styles.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Access to ongoing professional development tailored to SEN teaching.
• Opportunities to innovate and implement your ideas in a dynamic setting.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to inspire, challenge, and support our amazing students, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV to (url removed)

Together, let’s help every child find their voice, discover their strengths, and achieve their full potential.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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