Y6 Class Teacher Full Time

Smile Education Recruitment
Smile Education are working on behalf of a Birmingham Primary School to assist them in their recruitment drive for April 2021. This two-form entry Primary Academy situated in North Birmingham is searching for a Y6 Class teacher, from April 2021 or earlier. Please note due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic school assessments have been deferred for a period of one year; this includes SATs.

Teach first students and NQTs are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our client has allocated additional funding for the hiring of class teachers to support in narrowing the post-lockdown gap in learning amongst pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.

This school is situated within proximity to Perry Barr, Great Barr, Aston, Handsworth Wood, Castle Brom & Hodge Hill. Birmingham City Centre and Sutton Coldfield Town Centre are both within 6 miles. Ofsted recently graded our client ‘Good’ with three elements ‘Outstanding’. Leadership and EYFS provision are noted as a strength at this academy.

Why this school?

Successful applicants can expect to receive training from specialists CPD workshops and team teaching alongside experienced staff members.

The senior leaders and staff at this primary school promote high levels of respect. The Headteacher comes with close to 10 years of experience just within the Birmingham area and she is backed by a very experienced and stable SLT. Ofsted have commented that behaviour of the students is exemplary. This school places additional focus on arts, creativity and child led learning. SLT have carried out an extensive risk assessment and have a clear school development plan in place focussed on bridging gaps in learning and outcomes.

What to expect from applicants?

Working with these young people means you can make a real and significant impact on their lives. You will be able to make a dynamic difference to their futures and that is what being a teacher is all is about- Ambition and a commitment to school community is key!

We would like applicants to have demonstrative experience working in Y5 or Y6 (Upper KS2).

To be successful in your application, you should have experience in one or more of the following:

• Hold a relevant UK teaching qualification with QTS

• Knowledge of the UK Primary Curriculum- recent teaching experience in Y5 or Y6

• Able and willing to travel to the Birmingham area

• Exceptionally dedicated to supporting pupils achieve the very best through an all-inclusive curriculum

Posting Date: 22.01.2021

Closing Date: 26.02.2021

Job Reference: INDJBA

Shortlisting Date: Immediately

Interview Date: Video interviews or face-to-face discussions to be held throughout February.

Salary Potential: M1- M6 + TLR

If you would like to be considered for representation within this setting, then please forward your most recent CV with your supporting statement. Alternatively, if you would like to have a confidential discussion surrounding other Birmingham school positions, please contact Vicky or Kash at Smile Education on (phone number removed).

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. Smile Education meets its full obligations as a Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) employer.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications