What skills and experience we're looking for
• QTS or equivalent
• The ability to bring about high standards of classroom management
• Punctuality and reliability
• Belief in students' ability to succeed
What the school offers its staff
• 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.
Further details about the role
Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher (Year 5/6)
MPS - UPS
Full time, Permanent
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.
For further information, or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Sharon Little, recruitment@woodfield.bmat.co.uk.
Closing date: Friday 2nd May 2025, 12pm
Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 5th May 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Woodfield Academy is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff and volunteers to share and promote this commitment.