Class Teacher - April 2026

Smith's Wood Primary Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0SZ

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  13 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 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
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5
• Contract type: Fixed term - Summer Term 2026. There may be the option for this to be extended.
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We require a KS1 class teacher for a fixed term contract (summer term - April to July 2026). There may be the option for this to be extended.

Applications are welcome from both experienced teachers and ECTs.

Application forms are available on the school website vacancies page.

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 levels 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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teacher Advert Summer Term 2026.pdf - 654 KB (opens in new tab)

CLASS TEACHER JD.pdf - 196 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher notes - summer term.pdf - 400 KB (opens in new tab)

About Smith's Wood Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 444 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Smith's Wood Primary Academy website
• Email address: office@smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01217798050
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/smith-s-wood-primary-academy

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 office@smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk.

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