Classroom Teacher

Woods Bank Academy, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8NQ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 May 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  5 May 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: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.30 - 15.30
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A detailed knowledge of the national curriculum expectations, its means of delivery and a skilled practitioner .

• High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to work in a multi functional team.

• The ability to meet deadlines timely and accurately.

• Be proficient in I.T skills, experience with google would be advantageous and have the ability to use I.T equipment effectively in the classroom.

• The ability to motivate both students and your peers.

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.

• Excellent attendance and punctuality.

• One of your strengths will be the ability to hold yourself to a very high professional standard both with colleagues and the students

What the school offers its staff

What we offer :

Woods Bank Academy

Is a two form entry school situated in Darlaston, Wednesbury. The school is three years into an exciting five year plan, which includes the introduction of a forest school, every colleague and pupil having access to a chromebook. A building improvement plan which will see significant investment in renovated classrooms, playgrounds, quad area and whole school new toilet provisions and investment in extra staffing resources, which this advert hopes to attract like minded professionals, keen on playing their part driving the school’s improvement plan forward at a fast pace.

• A competitive salary in line with Nationally agreed salary points.

• A federation that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.

• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.

• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow.

• Fantastic facilities to resource your ability to teach your students without limitations.

• The flexibility to apply to three Academies

• A school currently rated 'Good' by OFSTED in June 2023

• A comprehensive benefits package including discounts at gym's

• Being part of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust (TEFAT), you can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi-Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed, no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce, whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD to enhance professional growth.

  Here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7

  • Cycle and car salary sacrifice scheme

  • A tech salary sacrifice scheme

  • Private healthcare at a discounted rate

  • Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round

  • Saving money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays

  • A free Employee Assistance Programme from Life & Progress

  
  

• We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Flexible working opportunities

We offer and will consider flexible working requests from the first day of employment.

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.

The school is flexible to the position to be in either in KS1 or KS2.

Commitment to safeguarding

Woods Bank Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all employees to share this commitment. All applications should read the child protection policy, which is available on our website, and are required to declare any information as requested on the application form. Enhanced disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in the UK and a local police certificate will be requested for the successful candidate.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

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 Woods Bank Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 345 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woods Bank Academy website
• Email address: gavincook@elliotfoundation.co.uk
• Phone number: 07864 697012
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woods-bank-academy

We are a two form entry Academy and one of a number of primary academies within The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust and we are federated with two other local schools, Kings Rise Academy in Birmingham and Croft Academy in Walsall. Together we are committed to working with children, families and the local community to provide an enriched curriculum which prepares our children for their future. Our federated curriculum is based on three areas of intent - Health, Aspirations and Diversity.

Arranging a visit to Woods Bank Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gavincook@elliotfoundation.co.uk.

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