Class Teacher - Woodlands Primary School & Nursery

Telford and Wrekin Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Shrewsbury seeks an enthusiastic teacher for Key Stage 1/2 who is passionate about making a difference in children's lives. This position offers an opportunity to work in a nurturing and inclusive environment committed to student success. Ideal candidates should be organized, resilient, and possess a positive attitude. The role comes with a competitive salary range and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive collaborative staff team

Commitment to professional growth

Enthusiastic children eager to learn

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Key Stage 1/2.
• Fluent in English as per the fluency duty.

Responsibilities

• Teach Key Stage 1/2 effectively.
• Support children's academic and personal development.
• Participate in school improvement initiatives.

Skills

Passionate about making a difference to children

Highly motivated and dedicated

Ability to embrace change

Team player

Resilient understanding

Job description

Overview

Permanent position required from January 2026

Main Pay Scale 1 to 6. Salary: £32,916 to £45,352 (dependent on experience).

The children, staff and Governors are excited to offer Key Stage 1/2 teaching vacancies at Woodlands. We are looking to appoint teachers who are skilled, organised, resilient and enthusiastic.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team who are passionate about making a difference to children's lives and are committed to raising standards. If you enjoy a challenge, want to make a difference and be a part of a school that is nurturing and inclusive, then we are the school for you!

Why Woodlands?

• Staff are united and have successful partnerships with parents.
• The school is a safe place, where pupils trust adults to help them.
• Pupils are expected to work hard and concentrate in class.
• Pupils experience success and enjoy learning.
• Pupils learn a lot at this well-led school.

We are looking for someone who is aligned with our vision, values and ethos

At Woodlands, we believe every child should grow with determination, resilience, and aspiration—ready to succeed in an ever-changing world. We place well-being at the heart of all we do, knowing it is key to personal and academic success.

We are committed to equity, ensuring all individuals are valued and given the right support and opportunities to thrive. We celebrate both diversity and shared experiences, nurturing each child to reach their full potential.

Our learning environment is secure, stimulating, and tailored to children's interests. Through hands-on experiences, children build knowledge, think critically, and explore creatively—developing a lifelong love of learning.

We aim high academically, but also focus on developing kind, tolerant, and responsible citizens. We foster positive relationships, encouraging fairness, cooperation, and respect. Every child is supported to grow intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

Woodlands is a caring community where behaviour reflects our values, and children learn to value themselves and others—ready to contribute thoughtfully to the world around them. We aim to ensure that children not only learn about our school values but also understand their meaning and relevance to their daily lives.

We are looking for a teacher who is

• Passionate about making a difference to our children's future.
• Highly motivated, dedicated and driven to make a difference.
• Positive, and have a can do' approach to challenge and change.
• A team player with a good sense of humour.
• Resilient, understanding and can embrace a restorative behavioural approach.

We can offer you

• Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
• An opportunity to share in strategic school improvement and development.
• A commitment to your professional growth.
• A supportive, collaborative staff team.

Safeguarding and recruitment

This post is a designated customer facing role, and as such falls under the fluency duty requiring fluent level of spoken (and written) English, as stated in the person specification.

This school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Online checks will be carried out for all candidates invited to interview following the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023. The successful candidate will also be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with other pre-employment checks. Please see the attached safeguarding policies for further details.

How to view and contact

You can also view more information about our school by visiting our web page at: https://woodlands-sch.org.uk/

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. To book a visit please contact the school on 01952 386070.

If you have any questions or queries about the post, please contact Vanessa Bradley, School Business Manager on 01952 386072 or email your request to [e-mail]

All completed application forms should be emailed to: [e-mail]

Important dates

Closing Date for application: Noon, Wednesday 5th November 2025

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 11th November 2025

Tours are available by contacting the school direct, during the week commencing 20th October 2025.