7 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    16 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    6 May 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 - M6 (UPS may be available)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Educated to degree level

Qualified teacher status either in the UK or if not in own country

Will have had some experience of teaching in a range of schools and year groups [ maybe be through trainee placements]

Professional Knowledge and Understanding

Must have a sound knowledge of the National Curriculum for all subjects

An understanding of the revised assessment procedures

An understanding of curriculum and pedagogical issues relating to learning and teaching,

Familiarity with KS2 Standardised Attainment Tests

Understanding of and commitment to the school policies, in particular:

  • Participation and implementation of the School Behaviour Policy
  • Awareness of Health and Safety implementation in the work place
  • Implementation of the school Equal Opportunities Policy

Knowledge of effective strategies to include, and meet the needs of, all pupils in particular underachieving groups of pupils, pupils with EAL and SEN

Familiarity with writing and delivering effective Individual Education Plans for pupils with SEN

Professional Skills and Abilities

A teacher with sound ICT knowledge and skills relating to the class teaching, able to demonstrate the effective use of ICT to enhance the learning and teaching

Must be able to plan lessons for all the pupils in a class, setting clear learning intentions and differentiated tasks

Must be able to keep records of pupil progress in line with school policy

Must be able to use assessments of pupils learning to inform future planning

Ability to plan and work collaboratively with colleagues

Personal Qualities

Must be willing and enjoy engaging parents in order to encourage their close involvement in the education of their children

A teacher with a flexible approach to work who enjoys being a good team member

Must have good communication skills both orally and in writing

Must be able to manage own work load effectively

Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to enthuse and motivate others and develop effective partnerships

Willingness to share expertise, skills and knowledge and ability to encourage others to follow suit

To practice equal opportunities in all aspects of the role and around the work place in line with policy

To maintain a personal commitment to professional development linked to the competencies necessary to deliver the requirements of this post


What the school offers its staff

We are excited to have the opportunity to invite a new teacher to join our existing teaching structure who will be able to make a positive contribution to the continuing development of our school. Please see attached job description and person spec for further details.

We are a large four-form entry junior school. Each year group works as a team with a year leader who provides support for both curriculum and pastoral issues. Teamwork is a strength of the school at both year and subject level. Our planning structures place class teachers at the heart of the process, supported by a framework created at a whole school and year based level. We also have an inclusion and intervention team led by one of our deputy heads. The team, which includes a child and family worker, a learning support manager, a mentor/nurture assistant and an intervention assistant targets support at special needs, underachievement and vulnerable children and offers a range of support to class teachers in meeting individual needs. We also have play leaders who support vulnerable children during the lunchtime period

We are committed to raising standards at an academic level and we are also committed to raising standards in children’s personal development – hence our vision statement.

  • We are a member of the Prosper Together MAT, and work together to promote school improvement and provide a range of extended services for pupils. Together we employ several staff and commission other services to provide additional opportunities for our pupils and further CPD for staff. Each school maintains its individual identity and control. There are good opportunities within the collaborative for sport and physical activities.
  • Our websitewww.cbjs.co.uk has more information about the school.
  • Our school improvement plan details the key areas we are working on. The most important feature in the plan is improving the outcomes for our vulnerable learners. We are observing an increasing percentage of good and outstanding teaching. Other targets in our plan include improving progress in reading and maths and the be a part of the Nurture UK project.

If you are interested please apply using the attached application form that is attached, sending it tocbjs-recruitment@cbjs.solihull.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is 1pm on Friday 16thMay

The interview/selection process will be on May 21st at a time that will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.

Visits to the school are encouraged; they can be arranged by contacting Mrs Whitehouse via the school office - 0121 747 2247

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to cbjs-recruitment@cbjs.solihull.sch.uk

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Additional documents

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

About Castle Bromwich Junior School

School type
Academy, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
469 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0121 747 2247

We are a large four-form entry junior school. Each year group works as a team with a year leader who provides support for both curriculum and pastoral issues. Teamwork is a strength of the school at both year and subject level. Our planning structures place class teachers at the heart of the process, supported by a framework created at a whole school and year based level.

Arranging a visit to Castle Bromwich Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cbjs-recruitment@cbjs.solihull.sch.uk.

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