Class Teacher – 2 Term Maternity Cover

Oasis Community Learning; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Woodview in Birmingham is seeking a committed Primary Teacher to cover a maternity leave in Year 5 from January 2027. This is a 1-year fixed-term appointment.

You will join a welcoming, collaborative team dedicated to high-quality teaching, strong pupil progress and the wellbeing of every student. The role offers stability within a supportive academy family as part of Oasis Community Learning.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with UK QTS/QTLS.
• Experience teaching Year 5.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Year 5 lessons with clear objectives.
• Plan, mark and assess progress to raise standards.
• Support pupils’ wellbeing and behaviour and provide feedback.

Skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Planning & assessment

Education

QTS / QTLS

Bachelor of Education

Job description

Thank you for taking the first step in making a real difference to our students lives!

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a bit of stability as this is a 1Year Fixed Term Maternity Cover Appointment.

About Our Primary Teacher Maternity Vacancy

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our team at Oasis Academy Woodview to cover a maternity leave starting in January 2027. The role will be based in Year 5.

Why would you want the role?

At Oasis Academy Woodview, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, inclusive academy where staff are supported to thrive. You will be joining a dedicated and collaborative team who genuinely value teamwork, professional growth and high-quality teaching and learning.

Alongside this you’ll be joining us at Oasis, a large established Trust of 55 Academies but we're MORE than a MAT. We're here to support our communities and to address those barriers to education for our students. For this role to be right you'll be someone who wants to join us on our journey and ultimately wants to get the best for our communities.

Bottom line, you're someone who wants to make a real difference to our students lives.

If you want to make a difference , whilst being supported by a great team, then we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you.

• Joining a large established Trust of 58 Academies with support and systems in place to make sure that staff wellbeing is front and centre of everything we do.
• Joining a Good Academy where “Pupils are proud of their school” & “Leaders and the trust ensure well-being is a priority having reviewed policies and processes to reduce workload for staff.” Ofsted 2025. We know that great schools are only sustainable within happy and healthy communities and our relationships are a key part of this.
• Joining an academy where our mission is to ensure we provide a rich educational experience to ensure that every child and young person has the opportunity to achieve at the highest level & a strong track record of putting exceptional education at the heart of our communities .
• Supported. Supported in the classroom and in your development.

About Oasis Woodview

You’ll be joining an academy with great facilities and outdoor space, access to community hub and where every child has their own iPad. We're really proud of what we've achieved on our journey so far and some of the initiatives & facts we love include:

• Root to fruit programme. These are our gardens created by students from an area previously rubble. Students have had great learning opportunities such as learning to grow crops.
• We're an inclusive academy with 42 different languages spoken & a great diverse make-up

About Oasis Community Learning

The overall vision for every part of Oasis is for community. A place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their potential. Delivering first-class, innovative education is part of the work we do as we seek to grow an Oasis Hub in every area where we work; creating safe and inspiring local neighbourhoods that provide integrated and diverse services to benefit the whole person and whole community.

As part of the Oasis Community Learning family, you will benefit from an exceptional support network both within the academy and across the wider trust. This includes unrivalled access to subject specialists, educational experts, and high-quality professional development opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your role.

We are also passionate about innovation and future-focused learning. All of our children are equipped with iPads, and we are proud to be leading the way in the use of technology to enhance teaching, learning and educational pedagogy. If you love using technology creatively in the classroom, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop and refine your practice.

Recruitment timeline

We are looking to get the right candidate/s in role for January 2027. We actively encourage early applications, and the position will close on 5th October @ 3pm

Interviews: 12th October 2026

Safeguarding Statement

Class Teacher Job Description March 2026

Oasis Academy Woodview is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.