Fixed Term Class Teacher with TLR2 for Leading Early Years and Key Stage 1

Cherry Oak School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6PB

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 November 2025

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: MPS/UPS plus SEN allowance (£2786) and TLR2 (£3526)
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS plus SEN allowance (£2786) and TLR2 (£3526)

Fixed Term Class Teacher with TLR2 for Leading Early Years and Key Stage 1 job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our team, taking on a leadership role across Early Years and Key Stage 1. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to shape the learning journey of our youngest pupils and lead colleagues in delivering outstanding teaching and learning. The post is on a fixed term basis until December 26 ( or earlier) to cover Maternity leave.

Cherry Oak School is a Maintained Primary (4-11years) Special School for pupils with a diagnosis of Autism, Cognition & Learning difficulties and Speech, Language and Communication Needs.

We are part of a Federation with Victoria School and Victoria College, which enables us to work collaboratively and share resources. Our bespoke curriculum and assessment frameworks support pupils to make progress in key areas of their learning.

The TLR role for leading Early Years and Key Stage 1 involves driving high standards of teaching, learning, and pupil progress across the phase. The post holder will be accountable for attainment and outcomes, ensuring lessons build on prior knowledge and meet the diverse needs of pupils. They will lead colleagues in delivering a creative and engaging curriculum, promote effective use of assessment to secure progress, and establish consistent approaches to feedback and moderation. A key part of the role is supporting staff to manage behaviour positively, fostering a safe and stimulating learning environment. In addition, the leader will oversee professional development within the team, deploy support staff effectively, and maintain strong communication with parents and carers. They will also contribute to the wider ethos of the Federation and ensure smooth transitions between phases through collaborative working.

We are excited to welcome a committed and inspiring teacher who is ready to take on this leadership role in Early Years and Key Stage 1. If you are passionate about shaping the foundations of learning, supporting colleagues to deliver excellence, and ensuring every child thrives, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact within a supportive school and Federation that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects 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 2 suitable references

Short-Listed Candidates

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

Terms and Conditions

Birmingham City Council is a Living Wage Employer

Rehabilitation of Offenders

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975,2013 and 2002. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent conviction and cautions are ‘protected’; so they do not need to be disclosed to employers; and if they are disclose , employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

The post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; medical fitness; teacher prohibition check, identity checks and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

ALL Shortlisted candidates will subject to an Online Search in line with KCSIE 2023.

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 Cherry Oak School

• School type: Special school, ages 3 to 11
• School size: 112 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cherry Oak School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cherry-oak-school

Cherry Oak School is a primary school for children with special education needs (SEN). All pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school has specialist provision for children with severe cognition and learning difficulties and those with Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties. Approximately half of the pupils are diagnosed as being on the Autism Spectrum. With capacity for 110 pupils, Cherry Oak School caters for pupils from Birmingham and beyond.

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