Class Teacher

Water Mill Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6TS

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 February 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)

Class Teacher job summary

Water Mill Primary School is a warm and friendly one form entry local authority primary school with a strong sense of community. We are situated on the borders of Selly Oak and Harborne, Birmingham. We are proud of the rich diversity of our community and the excellent relationships that exist between pupils, staff, Governors and parents.

We are seeking two enthusiastic, dedicated and highly skilled Class Teacher (Full Time and Part Time roles available) to join our team and contribute to our culture of high expectations, creativity, and genuine care for each learner.

We welcome applications from ECT's and experienced teachers.

As a Class Teacher at Water Mill Primary School, you will:

• Be responsible for the learning, progress and well-being of pupils in your class, ensuring equality of opportunity for all.
• Deliver engaging, well‑structured lessons that meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND, EAL, and high prior attainment.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of curriculum requirements, assessment strategies and statutory expectations.
• Create a safe, purposeful and stimulating classroom environment rooted in mutual respect.
• Use effective assessment to set challenging objectives, monitor progress and provide meaningful feedback.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and the wider community.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold our ethos, policies and high standards of conduct.
• Actively promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
• Be responsible for the learning, progress and well-being of pupils in your class, ensuring equality of opportunity for all.

In our happy and nurturing environment, children are encouraged to be independent, confident and inquisitive learners, and staff work collaboratively to ensure that every child feels valued, challenged and inspired.

If you are passionate about inclusive, creative teaching and excited to contribute to a school where children are enthusiastic, well‑behaved and eager to learn, we would love to hear from you.

Essential

You will be:

• A qualified teacher with QTS.
• Experienced in teaching in KS1 and/or KS2..
• Knowledgeable about effective classroom organisation, teaching strategies, assessment, and statutory requirements.
• Committed to safeguarding, Prevent and inclusive practice.
• Able to communicate effectively with children, colleagues, parents and external agencies.
• Organised, enthusiastic, empathetic, approachable and able to create a positive learning environment.

Desirable

We would also welcome:

• Experience across the full primary age range or with building community links.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Experience working closely with parents or across multiple schools.

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive staff team
• Strong leadership and opportunities for professional growth
• Engaged, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning
• A school community committed to inclusion, creativity and success
• A positive working environment where staff well-being is valued

How to Apply

Please submit your completed application form along with a supporting statement detailing how you meet the Job Description and Person Specification.

Water Mill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

CVs will not be accepted.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, please email vacancy@watermill.bham.sch.uk to arrange an appointment

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. One reference must be the current/most recent employer. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Water Mill Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Water Mill Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/water-mill-primary-school

Water Mill Primary School serves the communities of Selly Oak and Harborne. We are a happy, safe, caring community all working hard to ensure that each child achieves their very best and meets or exceeds all expected standards. We know that children work best when they are happy, interested and challenged and that school life is not just about academic standards, it is also about building positive relationships and participating in a wide variety of activities in and outside of school. Our pupils are encouraged to make decisions about what and how they learn, to be independent, creative and confident. We are a small, friendly one form entry primary school on the borders of Selly Oak and Harborne, Birmingham. We are proud of the rich diversity of our community and the excellent relationships that exist between pupils, staff, Governors and parents. We believe that together we can make a difference and influence the future.
At our last Ofsted inspection in June 2022 we were judged a 'GOOD' School with 'OUTSTANDING' for Personal Development.
Ofsted said:
'Pupils love school life at Water Mill.'

'Pupils work hard and learn well.'

'Pupils are proud of their diverse school community.'

'Personal development is exceptional.'

'Pupils behave well and feel safe.'

'The curriculum enables all pupils to achieve well.'

'Children get off to a good start in early years.'

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