Primary Teacher (KS1) at a Specialist School for vision impaired pupils
Priestley Smith School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2PYThis job expired on 18 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full time Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 - £51, 048
Additional allowances
Plus SEN allowance.
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a full time Primary Teacher (KS1) for Sep 26. This is a really exciting opportunity to work in a unique school with lots of inspiring and innovative opportunities. The vision of Priestley Smith Specialist School is to be an outward looking centre of excellence in the education of children with visual impairments.
Priestley Smith is an outstanding, successful and very caring Specialist School for children with vision impairments, most of whom have additional medical, physical, SEMH or sensory needs. At Priestley Smith we strive to create a special place where all children, parents, governors and staff feel valued and respected and work together within a happy, friendly and caring learning community. We want everyone to enjoy coming to our school. It is a regional LA maintained school, meeting the needs of pupils across the whole of Birmingham and from surrounding local authorities. It has a very strong, experienced and supportive Governing Body and works in close partnership with parents and carers. It is our mission, through high quality teaching, learning and pastoral care, to develop confident, caring and independent young people who are able to succeed in the world in their chosen field. The school consists of a purpose built primary and secondary school with a “stage not age” approach to develop each child’s individual potential and support them through a wide range of stimulating opportunities.
We are seeking to appoint a full time, enthusiastic, dynamic and motivational teacher in the Primary department of this outstanding, all-age special school. Additionally, the post holder will support in teaching other curriculum areas.
The ideal candidate will:
Be a hardworking, flexible ‘team player’ to join our supportive and friendly team of experienced
staff, who are fully committed to maximising every child’s potential.
Understand our children’s learning is very hands on and tactile, and you will need to bring
enthusiasm and dynamic creativity to your teaching.
Develop exciting ways to adapt the curriculum for children with vision needs.
Have an understanding of children with additional learning disabilities and be able to
personalise learning to meet a wide range of academic needs
Be willing to contribute to other areas of the curriculum where required, with support.
Recent experience of working with young children with SEN in mainstream or special school setting is essential. Whilst we do not expect you to have experience of working with children with vision needs on entry to the school, we will expect you, with our comprehensive support, to develop your skills and expertise to meet their needs. A qualification in visual impairment is not essential on appointment, but mandatory visual impairment training would be required in the course of time.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 0121 325 3900.
If you think you have the experience and knowledge to fulfil the role, please contact Trudi Nicholls t.nicholls@priestley.bham.sch.uk for an application pack.
Commitment to safeguarding
Priestley Smith Specialist School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS, Prohibitions check, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work.
All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
What the school offers its staff
What the school offers its staff:
In return, we can offer:
Fantastic children who are eager to learn.
An enthusiastic, supportive and forward-thinking leadership team who are committed to making a difference in the lives of every child in our school family.
Friendly colleagues who work exceptionally hard and are committed to providing high quality education and experiences for all children.
A Governing board who is fully committed to a brighter future for the whole school community.
Support for your own professional development.
Support from both the Birmingham Education Partnership, Birmingham Special School Heads Association and the Local Authority.
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.
About Priestley Smith School
- School type
- Special schools, Does not apply, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 89 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Priestley Smith School website
- Email address
- t.nicholls@priestley.bham.sch.uk
Arranging a visit to Priestley Smith School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email t.nicholls@priestley.bham.sch.uk.
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