Cognition and learning group teacher

Fixed term - 01/09/2025 - 31/08/2026

Part time - 0.6 FTE

Closing date - 19/06/2025

Interview date - 24/06/2025

Make a difference, one lesson at a time: Join our community of changemakers

Are you a teacher with a passion for going beyond the ordinary, a talent for helping children succeed, and a heart for nurturing young minds?

We are looking for a dedicated and ambitious primary school teacher with strong team-working abilities to join our supportive, ambitious and dynamic trust. This is an opportunity for an experienced early years/reception, KS2 class teacher. We encourage teachers at all stages of their careers to apply for this role, especially those with a passion for making a difference.

You will:

• Have an experience of supporting pupils with SEND

• This post is building on our already highly successful bespoke SEND provision Shooting starts. We are looking to set up 2 further cognition and learning groups supporting pupils with SEND

• Successful candidates needs to have a good understanding of pedagogical approaches that enable pupils with SEND to thrive.

• A strong ethos in quality communication, interactions and nurture are essential for this role.

• Our cognition and learning groups will have up to 15 pupils and teach morning only Monday to Friday a group of mixed year pupils with a similar cognitive profile.

• We will consider highly experienced unqualified teachers for this role. You may have been a HLTA for some time and are looking for your next challenge.

Why choose Bournville?

We are passionate about children’s education, and by becoming part of our community, you will have a genuine opportunity to make a significant difference in their lives. Bournville is a school that puts nurture at the heart of its ethos and approach and in June 2024 we were awarded the National Nurturing Schools award.

We are a national Nurture school and a trauma informed approach underpins our values and principles when supporting children in our school.

At Bournville, we are more than just a school; we are a family that understands and nurtures every aspect of each child.  Our staff members become advocates for our pupils and families, building strong relationships with the whole community. If you are looking for a school that understands the importance of providing children, the right support at the right time is important then we are the school for you

If you are looking to inspire and support children in a modern, busy, vibrant environment, we invite you to apply and help us shape the future together.

• Make a lasting impact: not only will you play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of 30 amazing KS2 children, nurturing their curiosity and igniting their passion for learning, but also the wider school community. We are a strong team, with a senior leadership team that is 100% behind their staff. Our vision and values are steeped in a nurture approach which are shown in behaviours you will see from staff and pupils alike.

• Personal growth: Bournville is a school that successfully grows leaders and is an amazing place to develop and prepare for future leadership roles for those who want to take their career further.

• Challenge and support: we grow good quality teachers by offering a supportive and collaborative environment where you'll receive ongoing professional development and coaching to excel in your career. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a huge impact in an area of high-deprivation.

• Community focus: we are deeply committed to our tight community and the many challenges they face and we work closely with families and partners to ensure every child feels valued and supported.

• Investment: we want all of our children to do their best and we also want the same for our school staff team.

What we offer:

• a supportive and collaborative environment where all staff are valued and empowered to achieve their best and always be proud of who they are and what they do

• a central team with education specialists in school improvement, innovation and development, SEND and education welfare

• a diverse and inclusive group of academies where every child is valued and celebrated

• the opportunity to learn new things or develop existing skills with quality, ongoing professional development and a series of career pathways to help you grow and excel in your teaching career

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.