Year 1 Class Teacher

Barford Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 0EF

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter 2026

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - M3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Start date: Easter 2026 Permanent

Salary: M1 – M3

Would you like to join the ‘Barford family? What are we looking for?

Are you acreative and passionate Primary Teacherwho loves bringing learning to life? Do you thrive in a vibrant classroom where every day brings new opportunities to spark curiosity and confidence?

We are seeking an exceptional Year 1 Class Teacher to join our ambitious staff team.

You’ll be leading a delightful Year 1 class at a crucial stage in their learning journey. This role is perfect for someone with experience inKS1who has a strong understanding of theNational Curriculumand a flair for creating engaging, memorable lessons.

• We’re looking for a teacher who is:
• Passionate about education and child development in KS1
• Reflective and adaptable in their teaching approach
• A strong communicator and collaborative team player
• Dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential
• Had experience delivering high quality phonic lessons

What the school offers its staff

What can we offer you?

• A welcoming and friendly school environment, with happy, loving, enthusiastic and confident children who want to learn and succeed.
• A friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team and governing body.
• Strong support for your further professional development.
• This is a post with a class teaching allocation and release time for leadership responsibility in areas that would complement our already existing skillset.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed on the following days. Please email Kaylee Lilly, our School Business Manager on klilly@barfordprimary.co.uk to register your interest.

Monday 26th January 2026 2pm

Monday 2nd February 2026 2pm

To apply, please send your completed application and recruitment monitoring form to klilly@barfordprimary.co.uk by 9th February 2026. Interviews will take place on 12th February 2026.

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.

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.

Class teacher Person Spec.pdf - 569 KB (opens in new tab)

About Barford Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 426 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barford Primary School website
• Email address: klilly@barfordprimary.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barford-primary-school-birmingham

Arranging a visit to Barford Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email klilly@barfordprimary.co.uk.

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