KS1 Teacher - Rounds Green Primary School

The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Rounds Green Primary School in Sandwell is seeking an experienced KS1 teacher to join our team. You will work flexibly across three KS1 classes delivering targeted support and accelerating pupil progress.

A strong knowledge of Little Wandle Phonics, excellent communication, collaboration with families, and a commitment to safeguarding are essential. This post is not suitable for ECTs and may develop into leading a fourth KS1 class.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Little Wandle Phonics.
• Excellent communication with children, colleagues and families.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of the KS1 team.

Responsibilities

• Initially, the successful candidate will work flexibly across three KS1 classes, teaching groups of children to provide targeted support and accelerate progress.
• You will be a strong communicator who builds positive relationships with children, colleagues and families, and who is committed to ensuring every child is supported to achieve their very best.
• The post is not suitable for ECTs.

Skills

Little Wandle Phonics

Communication

Collaboration

Organisation

Job description

KS1 Teacher
Required from as soon as possible
This vacancy is not suitable for ECT’s

Due to increasing pupil numbers across Key Stage 1, we are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic teacher to join our team. Initially, the successful candidate will work flexibly across our existing three KS1 classes, teaching groups of children to provide targeted support and accelerate progress. As our numbers continue to grow, there is the potential for this role to develop into leading a fourth KS1 class. Due to the nature of the role and the experience required, this post is not suitable for ECTs.

We are looking for a teacher with a strong working knowledge of Little Wandle Phonics, who is flexible, highly organised and able to work collaboratively as part of our KS1 team. You will be a strong communicator who builds positive relationships with children, colleagues and families, and who is committed to ensuring that every child is supported to achieve their very best. Above all, we are looking for someone who shares our ambition for our children and will bring energy, enthusiasm and a positive approach to this exciting opportunity.

Rounds Green Primary School is situated in Sandwell and is part of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust (TEFAT). Learn more about our school and MAT here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wWpy2bVYLjyP2y3OBUcDKsth_FzgyJG8Az21-a4xQjc/edit?usp=sharing
Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged. The following dates have been set aside for visits - please email [e-mail] or telephone [phone] to arrange a visit.

Tuesday 13th October at 4pm
Wednesday 14th October at 11am
Monday 19th October at 9.30am

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Closing date is Monday 2nd November at 9am
Interviews will be held on Monday 9th November

Hours

• Full Time
• Grade - Main Teacher Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale
• Location - Rounds Green Primary, Brades Road, Oldbury, B69 2DP
• Contract - Fixed Term Contract (Ending 31st August 2027)
• Closing Date - Monday 2nd November 2026 at 9am