Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher (Year 5/6) Teachers Salary Main Scale - Upper Scale, £31650 - £49084 per annum Full time, Permanent Suitable for NQT's Woodfield Academy joined the Bordesley MAT from Easter 2022. We work closely with Trinity High School, Birchensale Middle School and Holyoakes Field First School in a very localised MAT focusing on the development of children in Redditch. Working together as part of the three-tier system we aspire to improve the educational offer for the local community. Woodfield Academy is a popular 5-form entry middle school with pupils on roll aged 9-13 years. We are a happy, vibrant learning community, with high aspirations for the children in our care and the staff team that supports them. We are recruiting for a passionate teacher who will be part of the KS2 team and will predominantly teach one class in either Year 5 or 6. We are adopting a primary model for KS2 and welcome applications from teachers with a primary background. The subjects taught will be English, Maths, PSHRE, Geography, History, RE, languages and Science with responsibility for the class as a tutor group. Foundation subjects of PE, Music, DT and Art are taught by our specialist teachers in other areas of the school, but these subjects are available to teach for suitable candidates. The essential attributes are: QTS or equivalent The ability to bring about high standards of classroom management Punctuality and reliability Belief in students' ability to succeed What Woodfield Academy can offer: A free health care plan from simply health making sure you are always assured that your own physical and mental health is our priority. A senior leadership team who will provide support to allow you to be successful within your role Woodfield ‘wonders of the week’ where staff nominate each other for the great work they are doing Senior leaders openly encourage career progression and share the many professional development opportunities with staff. A staff team who are caring and always look out for each other. The staff room is a focal point of wellbeing where strong friendships and working relationships are established. A social element, where celebrating together is encouraged. - A sense of belonging and that every role is valued under the onewoodfield ethos. Benefits of joining Woodfield Academy: We wish to strip away the unnecessary and focus on the important We continue to develop an open and engaged culture where all staff have the opportunity to suggest ways things could be done better We strive to ensure effective communication about whole school decisions before these decisions are made No expectation or belief that getting to school early or staying in school late is the only way of showing you’re working hard. Work in a way that suits you making sure that you have time for yourself and the ones you love No expectation to answer emails outside of school working hours. Mental health and wellbeing a priority Visible Senior Leadership Team throughout the school day. Senior Leadership Team run lunch duties to ensure high standards of behaviour and support colleagues. Specific and meaningful support for any staff struggling with elements of their role Strong and effective pastoral support team A well developed and effective behaviour management system which improves behaviour If something new is introduced we will strive to take away something old, ensuring that we review everything we do annually For further information, or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Sharon Little, recruitmentwoodfield.bmat.co.uk. Closing date: Friday 2nd May 2025, 12pm Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 5th May 2025