Class teacher Phase Leader (opportunity of maths/English leadership)

Colebourne Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 6BJ

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  25 June 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  7 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/ UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

‘Working together to achieve success for all’

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a class teacher with Phase Leader responsibility to join our happy, successful, caring and therefore oversubscribed school.

We are seeking a committed,hard-working and enthusiastic teacher who consistently demonstrates strong classroom practice. Colebourne is a good school with a strong and supportive team, continually striving to achieve even better outcomes for our children. This role is class-based and includes responsibility for leading the phase in which you would be teaching in.

Our school has a clear and strong ethos that values inclusion and building positive relationships. We work closely in partnership with our children and their families to ensure the best possible emotional and academic outcomes.

Our most recent successful OFSTED inspection (October 2024)stated:

“The school is a calm and purposeful learning environment, where children achieve well.”

“Pupils are enthusiastic learners and are proud of their achievements.”

“Pupils take pride in their work. They settle quickly to tasks and work together with real collaboration.”

“Staff enjoy the opportunities to develop as professionals and feel proud to work at the school.”

What the school offers its staff

Working at Colebourne offers:

• A fulfilling and meaningful role that makes a genuine difference to the lives of children and families
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• An excellent curriculum underpinned by evidence-based pedagogical approaches
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression
• The opportunity to be part of a passionate and dedicated team committed to positive change
• A comprehensive workforce support package, including counselling,healthand advisory services, and 24/7 GP access

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.

Please visit our website, www.colebourne.bham.sch.ukto get a flavour of the opportunities we provide for the children and families.

The successful candidate will be expected to take up the appointment at the beginning of the Autumn Term 2026.

We strongly encourage, where possible, candidates to visit the school prior to submitting applications. Please contact the main school office or email the jobs@colebourne.bham.sch.uk if you would like to arrange a visit or if you have any questions about the job.

Closing Date: Thursday 25th June, 5pm

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.
References: All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
Short-listed candidates: An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Colebourne Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 451 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Colebourne Primary School website
• Email address: t.simms@colebourne.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01216758500
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/colebourne-primary-school

Colebourne is a very popular and oversubscribed school. Our focus is on working together to achieve success for all; whether is pupils working together or with staff or working with parents.
We care about our children, families and staff and work hard to ensure a happy, safe and respectful school where learning is enjoyable.
Colebourne is a fantastic place to work with plentiful opportunities to begin or grow your career.

Arranging a visit to Colebourne Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email t.simms@colebourne.bham.sch.uk.

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