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Class Teacher

Bordesley Green Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5XX

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  1 June 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
• Pay scale: MPS to UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status.
  
• Lead by example to inspire, engage, enthuse and motivate all children.
• Be a dedicated practitioner with a track record of good or outstanding teaching.
• Be well organised and determined to make a difference.
• Be committed to high standards and improving the genuine life chances for all of our children.
• Experience of effective team work and fostering positive working relationships at all levels.
• A high level of written and oral communication skills.
• To be able to manage time effectively and meet deadlines, as well as set timelines.

• To have good reasoning powers and good judgement in a variety of situations.

• The ability to use ICT effectively.

• The ability to plan, monitor, evaluate, review and lead by example.
• The ability to manage the implementation of change sensitively.
• The ability to analyse data, present outcomes.
• The ability to motivate and maintain appropriate relationships with children.
• The ability to demonstrate emotional resilience to challenging behaviour and attitudes to the use of authority and maintenance of discipline.
• A commitment to involve Parents, Governors and the Community in the work of the school.
• Promotion of positive behaviour strategies and constructive handling of problems.
• An awareness, understanding and commitment to equal opportunities.
• A full understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What the school offers its staff

• Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and thrive on the exciting opportunities we provide.
• Polite and motivated children
• The opportunity to work with a supportive and visionary strategic Leadership Team
• Excellent coaching and personalised professional development
• A friendly, supportive staff whose committed teamwork ensures the best possible outcomes for all children and families.
• Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community built on mutual respect and a shared desire to make a genuine difference.
• A learning environment and facilities which has recently undergone significant investment.
• Wellbeing support.

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.

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged through the contact details provided.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 22nd June 2026.

Interviews will take place week commencing 29th June 2026.

References will be called for prior to interview.

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 complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

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About Bordesley Green Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 671 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bordesley Green Primary School website
• Email address: office@bordsgrn.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01217721601
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bordesley-green-primary-school

Bordesley Green Primary School is a larger than average primary school that has a history dating back to 1902 and located between Marchmont Road and Drummond Road.

We are a three form entry maintained community school offering places for children between the ages 5 to 11 with capacity for 90 pupils in each year.

We also have a Nursery within our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) offering places for 52 part-time pupils aged 3 to 4 split into two sessions – 26 places in the morning and a further 26 in the afternoon.

Pupils joining Bordesley Green Primary School are offered a wide variety of creative and fun opportunities and experiences to meet their needs, with personal, social and emotional development being key. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum for our pupils throughout to ensure that pupils are well equipped and prepared for the future.

Arranging a visit to Bordesley Green Primary School

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

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