Year 1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Webheath Academy Primary School, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5RJ23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
22 February 2027
Closing date
13 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
21 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Full-time Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Skills and Competencies
-Strong classroom practice appropriate to Key Stage 1 including:
-Effective behaviour management and adaptation to meet the needs of all pupils.
-Secure understanding of phonics and early reading. Excellent communication skills. Commitment to promoting and modelling the values of Zest, Kindness, Respect, Nurture and Integrity.
-Ability to create an inclusive and nurturing environment where all children thrive.
-Sound subject knowledge in KS1 and EYFS.
-Good assessment and data skills to plan next steps and demonstrate pupil progress.
-Organisational skills to manage time, resources and administrative tasks effectively.
What the school offers its staff
At Webheath Academy Primary School , we believe that great schools are built on strong relationships, high expectations and a shared commitment to helping every child be the best that they can be. We are proud to be a thriving, inclusive and ambitious primary school at the heart of our community, where children are known, valued and inspired to succeed. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our Year 1 team on a maternity cover contract. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or looking for your next challenge, this is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment where staff wellbeing, professional development and pupil success are at the centre of everything we do.
As part of Shires Multi Academy Trust, you will join a growing family of schools that is committed to excellence, innovation and investing in people. With eight primary academies currently in the Trust and plans to grow to fourteen schools, there are exceptional opportunities to collaborate, develop professionally and progress your career.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Shires Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. In accordance with our statutory obligations under KCSiE, Shires MAT is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on appointed candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you.
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 Webheath Academy Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 446 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office@waps.shiresmat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01527 544820
We are delighted that Ofsted judged us as a ‘Good School’ in February 2020
Webheath is a two-form entry primary school with nursery provision. We have extensive outside learning space, well-resourced classrooms and a strong staff team who all work together in partnership to ensure the best outcomes for children.
Webheath offers:
· very well behaved and motivated children who are willing to learn;
· the support of a positive, good and hard-working staff team;
· a well-resourced, vibrant school;
· a creative curriculum and
· a range of opportunities for professional development across our Trust of schools
Arranging a visit to Webheath Academy Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@waps.shiresmat.org.uk.
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