Teacher

Are you a proactive Teacher looking to enhance your career in Special Education? Due to the expansion of SEN pupils joining Two Rivers High School, this is a unique opportunity to join a nurturing and specialist setting

Two Rivers High School is a generic special school based in Tamworth. We currently have 287 pupils (expanding to 310 pupils in September 2026) with a variety of special needs. This is a very exciting time to be joining us on our journey, having retained our Ofsted “Outstanding” judgement for the 5th time in a row. We can offer a supportive environment with outstanding role models, smaller class sizes and the opportunity to be creative within the curriculum and lessons.

Required for September 2026. Applications welcome from ECT, Main scale and UPS.

Salary:

Main scale range:	£32,916pa - £45,352pa
UPS range:	£47,472pa - £51,048pa
SEN1:	£2,787pa

Pay subject to experience and qualifications + 1 SEN point (Subject to Teachers' Terms and Conditions).

Reasons to join Two Rivers High School

Examples of some key feedback from our existing staff (surveyed January 2026 – 94% response rate):

o 99 % have a positive working relationship with their line manager
o 100% enjoy their working relationship with colleagues
o 98% feel they have the flexibility to decide how to approach their work
o 97% feel supported by their line manager in busy times
o 100% feel they have contributed to the success of our school.

Purpose of the role

At our school, we have four important values that guide everything we do: build relationships, nurture and care, grow together, enjoy and achieve. We believe in creating a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Building positive relationships with our peers and teachers is key to our success. We also understand the importance of nurturing and caring for each other, supporting one another through difficulties and celebrating our achievements. Together, we grow and learn, embracing challenges and working as a team. We believe that by enjoying our learning journey, we can achieve great things and reach our full potential.

Qualities and Skills you will bring
o As a qualified teacher, you will skilfully adapt the curriculum to meeting the needs of all pupils, enabling them with skills and knowledge to succeed.
o Provide a stimulating environment, designing and delivering engaging, multi-sensory lessons that support regulation, communication, and cognitive development.
o Engage with pupils using creative approaches that promote independence and emotional wellbeing.
o Set challenging targets for all pupils, having high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, learning, motivation, and presentation of work.
o Support to help pupils to make progress, differentiating and utilising a range of specialised approaches (e.g. TEACCH, PECS, MAKATON, Intensive Interaction).
o Work collaboratively with families, therapists, and support staff to create consistent and responsive learning environments.
o Bring warmth, resilience, and a reflective mindset to a team that values pupil-led practice and holistic development.

We can offer:
• A welcoming, stimulating and supportive environment
• A focus on staff well-being with staff social events and well-being counsellor
• A well established and supportive induction programme for all staff at all levels
• Continuing Professional Development
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits - My Staff Shop and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Excellent resources, programs and technology to support learning in school
• A highly professional team who would welcome you on board
• A large and expanding school with high standards and an ambitious desire to better the lives of our pupils and impact further on our wider community.

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our team. We look forward to meeting interested candidates and strongly encourage you to visit the school. To arrange a visit please telephone the school Office on 01827 426124.

Closing Date for application: Friday 10th April 2026

Interviews will take place: W/c 13th April 2026

To apply for this position please download the application form or visit https://www.tworiversschool.net and view ‘News & Events, Vacancies’. All completed applications should be returned directly to the Bursar: recruitment.high@tworiversschool.net School Address: Two Rivers High School, Torc Campus, Silverlink Road, Tamworth, B77 2HJ. Tel: 01827 426124

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. In addition, for shortlisted candidates an online search (including social media) will be conducted as part of schools’ due diligence in line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education).