Class Teacher (EYFS/KS1) (M1-6) - required from September 2026

Birchwood Primary School, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 1QU

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) Pay award pending

Class Teacher (EYFS/KS1) (M1-6) - required from September 2026 job summary

The Governors of Birchwood Primary School are seeking an exceptional class teacher to join our friendly team at this popular and successful school.

We invite enthusiastic and committed teachers to become part of our dedicated and highly skilled teaching team. We are looking for a professional who possesses the relevant qualifications, expertise, and ambition to empower our pupils, enabling them to achieve their learning and personal targets.

Birchwood Primary School is a highly regarded and thriving institution. It is a wonderful place to teach and provides an inspirational environment for pupils. We are fortunate to have over 450 enthusiastic, energetic, and well-behaved children who demonstrate excellent learning behaviours and enjoy coming to school. They are fiercely loyal to their school and highly supportive. Birchwood takes pride in our fantastic reputation and strong relationships with our community.

We value our committed staff at all levels, who, as a team, have a significant impact on outcomes for all our pupils. The teachers, highly praised by our Trust for their teaching and commitment, are a professional and hardworking team who are excellently supported by our invaluable Teaching Assistants. Our Lunchtime Supervisors, Site Management, and Administration teams are highly valued and share our determination to drive forward progress. Together, we form a fantastic team that develops, supports, and guides each other to ensure that we achieve the very best for our school community. We are proud to be a Fair Workload School and value the well-being of all our stakeholders.

We look forward to welcoming a new teacher to our team as we continue our journey as a high-performing school. Support and professional development are unparalleled. All staff at every level benefit from high-quality professional development opportunities. Many of our staff have enjoyed the unique chance to work and lead across our excellent Academy primary schools and gain promoted posts within our Trust.

We have created a fantastic and exciting bespoke school curriculum that ensures all our children engage in ‘Rich Opportunities and Memorable Experiences’. We offer an extensive wider curriculum and entitlement for all our children. Birchwood is a place where learning is enjoyable and all children succeed.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner who ensures that all children, regardless of their ability, make significant progress.
• Be a dedicated professional with the ability to inspire children and their colleagues.
• Set the highest standards for themselves and others.
• Have excellent subject and curriculum knowledge, which they use to engage children.
• Work successfully and positively in partnership with parents and our community.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

You will benefit from:

• Pupils whose ‘excellent behaviour’ strongly contributes to our school ethos of consideration and respect.
• Innovative colleagues who are great ‘team players’ and are always welcoming and supportive.
• Parents who encourage their children to excel and support us at every opportunity.
• Highly regarded professional development opportunities for teachers at all stages of their careers.
• The opportunity to work across our primary schools.
• A leadership team that will support, encourage, and allow you to shine.

We welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our wonderful school.

Tours of the school: Wednesday 7th May 2026 at 9.00 a.m. and Tuesday 12th May 2026 at 1.00 p.m. (please contact the school office to confirm attendance)

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 12 noon.

Interview Date: Friday 15th May - successful applicants will be required until 12.30.

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from the Community Academies Trust vision and values.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Community Academies Trust Registration No 0747273-6

“Education is for improving lives and for leaving your community and world better than you found it”

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Birchwood Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 453 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Birchwood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/birchwood-primary-school

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