Bird's Bush Primary School - Class Teacher, Mixed Year 1/Reception

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Tamworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Tamworth is seeking a reflective and values-led teacher to inspire young learners in Reception and Year 1. You will play a key role in building strong relationships with pupils and families, embedding core values into your teaching. The role offers a competitive salary range and various employee benefits, including well-being days and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Access to Teachers Pension

Yearly well-being days

Employee benefits portal

Cycle to work scheme

Free will-writing service

Telephone counselling

Financial well-being service

Health Cash plan

Voluntary Private Medical service

Qualifications

• A passion for inspiring young learners.
• High expectations for every child.
• Strong communication skills with pupils and families.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a love of learning in Reception and Year 1 pupils.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Embed our Champion Values into everyday teaching.

Skills

Reflective teaching

Compassionate leadership

Strong relationship building

Creativity in teaching

Job description

Overview

Salary Range: Teachers Main Pay Scale M1-M6 (£32,916 - £45,352 per annum)

Commencing: January 2026

Closing Date: 17th October 2025, Midday

Are you a reflective, values-led educator with a passion for inspiring young learners? At Birds Bush, our Champion Values shape everything we do. Together, we lead with care to help every child thrive. We are looking for a teacher who will:

Responsibilities

• Inspire a love of learning in Reception and Year 1 pupils.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Embed our Champion Values into everyday teaching.

About Birds Bush

At Birds Bush, you will find: Curious, kind, proud pupils. A supportive, collaborative staff team. A school rooted in respect, inclusivity, and ambition.

We’re looking for someone who

• Leads with curiosity and compassion.
• Has high expectations for every child.
• Brings energy, creativity, and a reflective approach to teaching.

We offer

A school where our Champion Values are lived every day. A welcoming and inclusive school community. The opportunity to make a real impact at a pivotal stage of education.

Our Trust can offer

• Access to highly sought after Teachers Pension
• Yearly well-being day or two half days.
• Access to an employee benefits portal which includes a number of discount vouchers for shopping, entertainment and dining
• A Cycle to work scheme
• Free will-writing service
• Free telephone counselling and online access to our employee advice and assistance portal.
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• A Financial Well-being service
• A Health Cash plan
• A Voluntary Private Medical service

Visits to the school: Applicants are encouraged to visit our academy before applying. To arrange a visit, please contact Michelle Day Headteacher – [e-mail] or 01827 214666

PHMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant employment checks and completion of the disqualification by association declaration form (Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009).

Please complete our application form, which can be found on this website, and submit by email.