What skills and experience we're looking for
You will:
• teach with passion
• ensure high outcomes for all pupils
• be committed to meeting and exceeding all teaching standards
• have good general knowledge and secure knowledge of the whole school curriculum
• be highly skilled at selecting from and using a wide repertoire of pedagogical approaches
• build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• contribute to the overall success and positive culture of the school
• provide challenge and support to all pupils
• be a role model who influences the attitudes, values and learning behaviours of pupils
What the school offers its staff
• Make a lasting impact: not only will you play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of 30 amazing KS2 children, nurturing their curiosity and igniting their passion for learning, but also the wider school community. We are a strong team, with a senior leadership team that is 100% behind their staff. Our vision and values are steeped in a nurture approach which are shown in behaviours you will see from staff and pupils alike.
• Personal growth:Bournville is a school that successfully grows leaders and is an amazing place to develop and prepare for future leadership roles for those who want to take their career further.
• Challenge and support: we grow good quality teachers by offering a supportive and collaborative environment where you'll receive ongoing professional development and coaching to excel in your career. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a huge impact in an area of high-deprivation.
• Community focus:we are deeply committed to our tight community and the many challenges they face and we work closely with families and partners to ensure every child feels valued and supported.
• Investment: we want all of our children to do their best and we also want the same for our school staff team.
What we offer:
• a supportive and collaborative environment where all staff are valued and empowered to achieve their best and always be proud of who they are and what they do
• a central team with education specialists in school improvement, innovation and development, SEND and education welfare
• a diverse and inclusive group of academies where every child is valued and celebrated
• the opportunity to learn new things or develop existing skills with quality, ongoing professional development and a series of career pathways to help you grow and excel in your teaching career
Further details about the role
Are you an ambitious teacher with strong team-working abilities, a passion for going beyond the ordinary, a talent for helping children succeed, a heart for nurturing young minds and ready to join our supportive, ambitious and dynamic trust?
Stage/year group: Year 4 - April – July 2025. Year group negotiable from September 2025
Early career teachers who share our values and are ready to make an impact are encouraged to apply. We encourage teachers at all stages of their careers to apply for this role, especially those with a passion for making a difference.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.