Class Teacher (Upper Key Stage 2)

Story Wood School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 5AJ

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  11 February 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  28 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPR (Potential TLR for English Leadership)
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPR (Potential TLR for English Leadership)

Class Teacher (Upper Key Stage 2) job summary

Story Wood School is seeking to appoint an experienced, inspirational and ambitious Class Teacher to join our school, initially within Upper Key Stage 2. We are looking for a practitioner who can demonstrate high expectations and a commitment to raising standards for all learners. Our Vision & Ethos is “Inspiring Minds to Universally Succeed.” Our mission is to prepare all children to be lifelong learners, embedding our values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience through caring, creative and critical thinking.

While this post is initially for Upper KS2, the successful candidate will join a collaborative staff where teachers may be asked to teach in any phase of the school to meet the needs of our pupils.

We are a very friendly and busy school. We are situated in the heart of Perry Common, in Birmingham with a passion for improving the lives of our community.

For a candidate with the right expertise, there is the potential to take on the whole-school strategic lead for English. In this role, you would lead the development of our English curriculum to ensure it is progressive and well-sequenced across all key stages. You will use your expert subject knowledge to coach colleagues and monitor teaching and learning to ensure high-quality delivery across the school.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed classroom practitioner to join our successful team. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate they have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and successful primary teaching experience, preferably within Key Stage 2.

• A proven track record of delivering good or outstanding outcomes and a deep understanding of how children learn.

• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, innovative learning experiences that ignite curiosity in older primary pupils.

• Communicate effectively, and contribute positively as part of a collaborative team

• A commitment to the school’s values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience.

Story Wood School is a vibrant and welcoming community, set within beautiful grounds. Our dedicated staff, supportive families and enthusiastic pupils create a joyful atmosphere where learning is valued and children thrive.

Story Wood School is proud to be part of the Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust, a forward-thinking family of schools committed to collaboration, innovation and excellence in education. As part of the Trust, our staff benefit from shared professional development, strong networks and opportunities to grow as reflective and ambitious practitioners.

Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 23rd February 2026. Interested applicants can contact Story Wood School on 0121 464 3863 or by email to enquiry@storywoodschool.co.uk.

Interested applicants are warmly welcomed to visit our school to see our engaging learning environments first-hand.

Please contact the school office on 0121 464 3863 or email enquiry@storywoodschool.co.uk to arrange an appointment.

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.

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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 Story Wood School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 231 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Story Wood School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/story-wood-school-birmingham

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