20 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 May 2026

  • Closing date

    4 March 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    10 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday

Contract type

Fixed term - Fixed term until end of Summer Term 2026

Pay scale

MPS / UPS depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience

  • Experience teaching in a primary school

  • Experience supporting children with a range of needs and abilities

Knowledge & Understanding

  • Secure understanding of the primary curriculum, particularly KS2

  • Knowledge of inclusive, adaptive andtraumainformedpractice

  • Understanding of effective assessment,feedbackand data use

  • Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

Skills & Attributes

  • Ability to create an engaging,positiveandwellorganisedlearning environment

  • Strong behaviour management with a calm, consistent approach

  • Effectiveadaptionfor SEND, and diverse learning needs

  • Strong communicationskills with children,staffand parents

  • Reflective,proactiveand willing to learn

  • Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to wider school life

  • High expectationsfor all pupils combined with empathy and kindness

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience teaching inKS2

  • Experience in atraumainformedsetting

  • Experience supporting pupils with SEND or SEMH needs

  • Willingness to lead or support extracurricular activities

What the school offers its staff

Millfields First School is seeking a warm, reflective and enthusiastic Year 4 Class Teacher to join us from 1 May 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a genuinely caring team where relationships, wellbeing and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.

We are a nurturing, trauma informed school where pupils are known as individuals and where staff work collaboratively to ensure every child thrives.

What We Offer

  • A warm,friendlyand supportive staff team

  • Enthusiastic,wellbehavedpupils who enjoy learning

  • A leadership team that prioritises staff wellbeing and work–life balance

  • A collaborative culture with professional trust

  • Strong supportfor SEND and inclusive practice

  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development


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.

Possible extension into the 2026–27 academic year for the right candidate.

Main Purpose of the Role

To deliver high quality teaching and learning to Year 4 pupils, ensuring all children are supported, challenged and inspired to achieve their very best.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

  • Plan and deliver engaging, well structured lessons in line with the National Curriculum

  • Use formative assessment and data to inform planning and raise attainment

  • Create a supportive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment

  • Adapt teaching for SEND and pupils with differing needs

Assessment and Recording

  • Assess, record and report on pupils’ progress and attainment

  • Provide timely, high quality feedback to pupils to move learning forward

  • Use data tracking to monitor progress and inform interventions

Behaviour and Relationships

  • Maintain high standards of behaviour through positive, consistent strategies

  • Build strong, respectful relationships with pupils

  • Promote the school’s values and expectations at all times

Collaboration and Professional Development

  • Work collaboratively within the Year 4 team and across the wider school

  • Participate in staff meetings, training and professional development

  • Engage with reflective practice to continually improve teaching

Wider School Contribution

  • Support extracurricular activities and wider school initiatives

  • Foster positive relationships with parents and carers, encouraging engagement in school life

Safeguarding

  • Uphold all safeguarding responsibilities and follow school policies

  • Maintain up to date knowledge of statutory requirements (KCSIE)


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

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About Millfields First School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 9
Education phase
Primary school
School size
274 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 9
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01527 831885

Arranging a visit to Millfields First School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbenfield@millfields.worcs.sch.uk.

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