14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    24 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    10 June 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months in the first instance

Full-time equivalent salary

£31650 - £43606

Pay scale

M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential Criteria for post of class teacher

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

  • Qualified teacher status
  • Appropriate primary teaching experience
  • An understanding of what constitutes high-quality teaching and learning
  • Evidence of successful achievement in a school setting
  • 1 or more years teaching experience (desirable but not essential)
  • Knowledge or experience of current/recent curricular developments (desirable but not essential)
  • Knowledge or experience of leading a National Curriculum subject or another aspect of school life (desirable but not essential)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Good teaching skills including sound behaviour-management strategies
  • High levels of inter-personal skills with tact and a sense of humour; ability to work as a committed team member
  • Good written & oral communication
  • Ability to relate to, motivate, nurture and inspire children
  • Able to differentiate lessons to cater for a wide ability range.

OTHER QUALITIES

  • An ability to demonstrate on a consistent basis the school’s aims values and professional principles
  • Integrity, tenacity & enthusiasm
  • Initiative and flexibility
  • High expectations for pupils, self and staff
  • Good health and attendance record

What the school offers its staff

  • A committed, hardworking and dedicated team of staff
  • Well behaved, enthusiastic children
  • Outstanding career opportunities
  • A lively, original working environment
  • High level of support for both pupils and staff

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Smith's Wood Primary Academy

School type
Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
444 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01217798050

Smith's Wood Primary Academy

Arranging a visit to Smith's Wood Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s48recruitment@smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk.

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