KS1 Teacher
The Vaynor First School, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5BL14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
22 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
8 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: 32:30 hours a week, Monday-Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 £32,916- M6 £45,352
What skills and experience we're looking for
This job description is to be performed in accordance with the attached provisions of the School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document and within the range of duties set out in that document so far as relevant to the post-holder’s title and salary grade. The full document is available for inspection on the DFE website.
Teaching and Learning
1. Provide creative and imaginative learning experiences for pupils through teaching that is at least good and often outstanding, liaising with the class teacher to provide a seamless experience.
2. Liaise with colleagues to plan and deliver a personalised curriculum that meets the need of all pupils underpinned by the Curriculum stage expectations.
3. Work alongside teaching assistants and the Inclusion Manager to meet the needs of all children.
4. Set targets for pupil attainment levels and share with parents in line with the school policy.
5. Set work for absent pupils as required by the Headteacher.
6. Demonstrate good practice in the area of responsibility, being an exemplar to others.
Assessing and reporting
1. Plan observations to assess pupil progress and record using IT systems.
2. Record pupil achievements through positive verbal feedback, marking work, providing targets and feedback in line with school policy.
3. Share lesson evaluations with colleagues in the Year group and Teaching Assistants to create well planned, targeted learning provision for all pupils.
4. Report to parents in written form in line with school policy. In addition, discuss pupils progress at other times verbally e.g., at parents’ evenings, informally if parents or you are concerned, or at SEN consultation meetings.
5. Work within the Code of Practice relating to Special Educational Needs in line with school policy.
Leadership and Management
1. Support the Headteacher and other Senior Leaders.
2. Lead the (subject area to be agreed), including managing the relevant budgets.
3. Be innovative and creative in leadership, continuing to keep oneself up to date in teaching and leadership areas through personal research, networking and actively taking part in staff development activities, leading CPD for others in line with SDP and relevant action plans.
4. Provide support and guidance for others within the area of responsibility.
5. Monitor standards in your areas of responsibility, providing written or verbal reports to the Headteacher and Governors as required. Feedback to other staff so they understand what they need to do to improve. Review progress for impact of initiatives.
Standards and Quality Assurance
1. To fulfil the moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children.
2. Support the aims and ethos of the school.
3. Set a good example in terms of punctuality and attendance.
4. Attend and participate in events such as open evenings, induction events and pupil’s performances.
5. Actively support school policies on uniform and behaviour.
6. Actively engage in continuing professional development, sharing new knowledge and putting it into action in school as appropriate.
7. Participate in team and staff meetings.
8. To actively support the wider school context.
9. Develop links with the Governing Body, Trust Schools, schools within our network and the Local Authority.
What the school offers its staff
Pay Scale: M1 - M6 Full Time £32,916.00-£45,352.00
Start date: 1st January 2026
Contract: This is a permanent contract
Are you a good to outstanding teacher who wants to work in our friendly, forward thinking school?
The Vaynor First School is a vibrant fun and welcoming school to teach in. We have a strong and supportive staff team who deliver a creative, fun and engaging curriculum experience for our children.
Do come and have a look for yourself. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged, prior to application. Please telephone to make an appointment with Natalie, our Office Manager.
Closing date is strictly 9am Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Interview date: 24th October 2025
Further information about the job
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Vaynor First School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 9
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 437 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 9
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Vaynor First School website
- Email address
- office@vfs.endeavourschools.org
- Phone number
- 01527 543187
Arranging a visit to The Vaynor First School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@vfs.endeavourschools.org.
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