18 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    18 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: We have permanent and fixed term posts available

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPR - UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Arden is a happy, vibrant three-form entry school, offering you the opportunity to join our inclusive, supportive and friendly team of highly-dedicated practitioners.

We are looking for ECT’s and experienced class teachers across EYFS to Keys Stage 2.

We wish to appoint teachers who:

  • are excellent classroom practitioners;
  • deliver learning in exciting and creative ways;
  • have high expectations and a commitment to raising standards;
  • have excellent communication skills and thrive working as part of a team;
  • have an unrelenting commitment to equality and the belief that all will succeed; and
  • recognise the importance of providing a safe and supportive learning environment through pastoral care.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer:

  • happy, well-mannered, friendly children who love coming to school;
  • a positive, highly supportive working environment;
  • excellent CPD/career development opportunities;
  • opportunities to lead a subject and influence whole school practice; and
  • a highly supportive strategic leadership team as well as a welcoming and supportive Governing Body.

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.

We have a vacancy for a permanent member of staff and a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

We warmly welcome you to visit us informally and have a tour around our school.

To arrange an informal visit, please contact the school on 0121 675 7702 or via email at enquiry@arden.bham.sch.uk.

Applications will only be accepted on BCC application forms. Job description, person specification and application are attached below.


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 Arden Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
707 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

Arranging a visit to Arden Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiry@arden.bham.sch.uk.

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