KS2 Teacher

Bournville School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking passionate and dedicated teachers to join their vibrant team. This role offers the chance to inspire young minds in a supportive environment, focusing on high expectations and continuous improvement. As the school grows, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a knowledge-rich curriculum that caters to diverse learning needs. Enjoy professional development opportunities and a range of benefits that prioritize your well-being and career growth. If you are ambitious and enthusiastic about making a difference in students' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Educational support

Flexi perks

Salary sacrifice scheme

Perkbox subscription

Professional learning and regular training

Counselling and Wellness Hub access

Wellbeing updates

Free flu jabs

Access to fitness programmes

Diet and nutrition webinars

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree.
• Experience in teaching Key Stage 2 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set high expectations to motivate and challenge students.
• Plan well-structured lessons to promote good outcomes.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of all students.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Planning

Adaptability

Assessment Techniques

Subject Knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

Bournville School is a vibrant and diverse school.We are seeking outstanding teachers and leaders with high expectations to join our team dedicated to pursuing excellence for every child.We are an ambitious school and value enthusiastic and hardworking staff.It is a very exciting time to join us.

The school is growing towards being a two-form entry, and this position is being generated to accommodate the increase in children coming into the school in Key Stage 2.

You will join a well-led and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

In this role, you will:

• Set high expectations which motivate and challenge students in a productive learning environment
• Promote good outcomes by students, planning well-structured lessons
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities with high standards of personal and professional conduct
• Teach either Year 4 or Year 5

This is an exciting time to join us and a great opportunity to be involved in the next stage of development of this strong team. Over the last few years, there has been a real drive to develop collaborative planning of a well-sequenced, knowledge-rich curriculum in order to ensure our curriculum is inclusive and all students can achieve highly.

This is an ideal opportunity for a colleague who is ambitious, creative and enthusiastic about helping students to learn in a strong, supportive environment.

About us

At the heart of Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, Bournville School has been on a clear trajectory – making small daily steps that result in big changes. Located in the south of Birmingham, the Academy serves students from Reception to Year 11 from the wider community, many of whom are from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school has a collective spirit and is committed to delivering an engaging curriculum, inspiring children to achieve and, ultimately, “enriching the lives and transforming the futures” of our young people.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust

At Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, we enrich lives and transform futures. Our four academies in and around Birmingham offer an outstanding quality of education, recognising that all our children are individuals and delivering exceptional pastoral care to ensure their happiness. Whilst we place strong emphasis on academic achievement, we take a holistic view of education and maintain exciting extracurricular programmes to create the well-rounded young adults of tomorrow. We’re also creating outstanding careers that could take you anywhere within our network – and take your future anywhere you want to go.

Benefits

When you join Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, you join a nurturing family where your professional satisfaction and personal happiness really count. You can expect heavy investment in your career development alongside an outstanding package of benefits, including:

• Educational support
• Flexi perks
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Perkbox subscription
• Professional learning and regular training
• Counselling, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a Wellness Hub
• Wellbeing updates and stress management guidance
• Menopause awareness training
• Free flu jabs
• Access to fitness programmes, including yoga, HIIT and more
• Access to physical activities during our Trust-wide Wellbeing Week
• Diet and nutrition webinars

Closing date: 3.00pm on 16 May 2025.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974