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KS1 & 2 Class Teacher
Nelson Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2PJ17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time Hours
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £20,000 and £40,000
What skills and experience we're looking for
At Nelson Primary School, we are committed to recruiting professionals with the right mindset as well as the right skill set. We seek teachers who embody our values of Compassion, Capability, and Community and who are dedicated to delivering exceptional education for every child. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner, we welcome individuals who are reflective, ambitious, and committed to continuous improvement.
High-Quality Teaching
We are looking for teachers who demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in the classroom. Successful candidates will:
- Be dedicated to developing subject knowledge and applying evidence-informed teaching practices.
- Deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that inspire and support all pupils, including those with SEND and EAL.
- Establish calm, consistent routines and maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning.
- Demonstrate effective adaptive teaching to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Use Assessment for Learning (AfL) strategies to monitor progress and inform planning.
- Apply principles from our Teaching and Learning Compendium, including explicit instruction, modelling, retrieval practice, and effective questioning.
- Use hinge questions to check understanding and address misconceptions in real time.
- Promote strong vocabulary development, oracy, and a love of learning.
Professionalism and a Growth Mindset
At Nelson, we value educators who are reflective, collaborative, and eager to develop their practice. We seek professionals who:
- Are committed to continuous professional development and act on feedback to refine their teaching.
- Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to challenges.
- Engage positively with coaching, mentoring, and professional dialogue.
- Work effectively with colleagues, parents, and support staff.
- Uphold high professional standards and contribute to the wider life of the school.
- Embody our ethos by living the Three Cs—Compassion, Capability, and Community.
A Pupil-Centred Approach
Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for teachers who:
- Prioritise safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion.
- Understand and respond to pupils’ emotional, social, and academic needs.
- Ensure every child feels valued, supported, and challenged to succeed.
- Demonstrate creativity and innovation to make learning engaging, meaningful, and memorable.
- Strive to remove barriers to learning so that no child is left behind.
Commitment to Professional Growth
We pride ourselves on developing and supporting our staff. Early Career Teachers benefit from a comprehensive induction programme, with Arthur Terry Learning Partnership serving as the Appropriate Body and the Early Career Teacher Programme (ECTP) as the training provider. This ensures high-quality mentoring, structured support, and excellent opportunities for professional growth.
Our Shared Professional Commitment
At Nelson Primary School, we look for teachers who:
- Care deeply about children.
- Know their craft and strive for excellence.
- Work collaboratively as part of a professional community.
- Never stop improving.
If you share our vision and values, we would be delighted to welcome you to Team Nelson—Together We Shine.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We recognise that teaching is both rewarding and demanding, and we seek dedicated professionals with the resilience, enthusiasm, and positive mindset needed to succeed. In return, we provide a supportive environment that prioritises wellbeing, collaboration, and professional growth.
Staff Wellbeing and Work–Life Balance
- A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and manageable and reasonable workloads.
- A clear and purposeful marking and feedback policy designed to reduce unnecessary workload.
- A protected no-meeting evening every Monday.
- The opportunity to complete PPA from home once Early Career Teacher (ECT) induction has been successfully completed.
- Access to Samsara wellbeing services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support.
- A supportive and approachable leadership team that listens and responds to staff feedback.
Professional Development and Career Progression
- A strong coaching and mentoring culture rooted in our Teaching and Learning Compendium.
- A structured Early Career Teacher induction programme, with Arthur Terry Learning Partnership as the Appropriate Body and the Early Career Teacher Programme (ECTP) as the training provider.
- Shared planning with year group teams to support collaboration and consistency.
- Weekly phase meetings on Fridays.
- Whole-staff CPD every Wednesday after school, focused on evidence-informed practice and safeguarding.
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Opportunities to enhance subject expertise through:
- Collaboration with our sports coach to strengthen PE provision.
- Partnership with Birmingham Music Service for music CPD.
- Creative arts development alongside a practitioner from the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
Behaviour and a Positive Learning Environment
- A clear, consistent, and supportive behaviour policy that enables staff to teach effectively.
- Robust systems supported by the Trackit lights app to monitor, track, and manage behaviour.
- Calm, purposeful classrooms that promote high expectations and respect.
- Well-behaved, motivated pupils who are eager to learn and take pride in their school.
A Supportive and Values-Driven School Community
- A welcoming and inclusive environment guided by our core values of Compassion, Capability, and Community.
- Strong collaboration across staff, pupils, and families.
- Clear systems and structures that allow teachers to focus on delivering high-quality education.
Further information about the job
We currently have opportunities available across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, and applicants should indicate their preferred key stage and areas of strength within their application.
We are currently offering a one-year fixed-term contract for September. In addition, there is a potential permanent opportunity, which cannot be confirmed at this stage but may become available subject to staffing and budget considerations. This presents an excellent opportunity for a motivated teacher to demonstrate their skills within our supportive and ambitious school.
The successful candidate will:
- Deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that enables all pupils to achieve their full potential.
- Demonstrate high expectations for behaviour, attainment, and presentation.
- Create engaging and stimulating learning environments.
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated and supportive team.
- Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.
- Embrace our ethos and values of Compassion, Capability, and Community.
Prospective applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school to experience our inclusive ethos and vibrant learning environment first-hand.
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 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.
About Nelson Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 440 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Nelson Primary School website
- Email address
- c.dawes@nelson.bham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01214642201
Nelson Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive, and ambitious school located in the heart of Birmingham (B12 PJ). Our central location offers excellent transport links and provides staff with the unique opportunity to work in a dynamic urban setting while benefiting from extensive outdoor learning spaces rarely found in city schools.
Guided by our motto, “Team Nelson: Together We Shine,” we are committed to nurturing confident, capable, and compassionate learners. Our core values—Compassionate, Capable, and Community—underpin every aspect of school life and foster a strong sense of belonging for pupils, staff, and families.
We are proud to offer an exceptionally well-resourced learning environment. Every classroom is equipped with an interactive whiteboard to support engaging, high-quality teaching. Beyond the classroom, our unique outdoor facilities enrich the curriculum and provide meaningful, hands-on experiences for pupils. These include:
- On-site beehives that promote environmental awareness and sustainability.
- A goat enclosure, encouraging responsibility and respect for animals.
- A thriving school allotment, where pupils grow produce for Design and Technology, Cooking, and Nutrition projects.
- A vast school field and extensive outdoor spaces for physical activity, exploration, and forest school learning.
Nelson Primary School is deeply committed to professional development and staff wellbeing. We foster a collaborative and supportive culture where teachers are empowered to grow and succeed. Our comprehensive mentoring package is a key strength of the school. Early Career Teachers benefit from a structured and personalised induction programme, with Arthur Terry Learning Partnership serving as the Appropriate Body and the Early Career Teacher Programme (ECTP) delivered by a nationally recognised training provider. This ensures high-quality support, expert guidance, and excellent opportunities for professional growth from the very start of a teacher’s career.
In addition to our ECT provision, all staff benefit from ongoing coaching, mentoring, and high-quality professional development designed to support career progression and promote excellence in teaching and learning.
We offer:
- A welcoming and inclusive school community.
- Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn.
- Exceptional outdoor learning facilities in a city-centre location.
- A strong commitment to inclusion and pupil wellbeing.
- A comprehensive mentoring and professional development programme.
- A dedicated and collaborative staff team committed to excellence.
Arranging a visit to Nelson Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.dawes@nelson.bham.sch.uk.
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