Primary Teacher

Primary Teacher

Permanent

Full time

Salary Teachers Main Scale /Upper Scale, £31650 - £49084 per annum

September start

Woodfield Academy is 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.

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.

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, ensuring that your physical and mental health is our priority.
• A senior leadership team who will provide support to help you succeed in 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 many professional development opportunities with staff.
• A caring staff team that looks out for each other, with a staff room that is a focal point of wellbeing where strong friendships and working relationships are established.
• A social element, where celebrating together is encouraged, fostering a sense of belonging under the #onewoodfield ethos.

Benefits of joining Woodfield Academy:

• We focus on what is important, stripping away the unnecessary.
• We develop an open and engaged culture where all staff have the opportunity to suggest improvements.
• We ensure effective communication about whole school decisions before they are made.
• No expectation to arrive early or stay late to demonstrate hard work; work in a way that suits you while ensuring time for yourself and loved ones.
• No expectation to answer emails outside of school hours.
• Mental health and wellbeing is a priority.
• A visible Senior Leadership Team throughout the school day.
• Senior Leadership Team runs lunch duties to ensure high standards of behaviour and support colleagues.
• Specific and meaningful support for any staff struggling with elements of their role.
• A well-developed and effective behaviour management system that improves behaviour.
• If something new is introduced, we strive to remove something old, ensuring annual reviews of all we do.

For further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Sharon Little at recruitment@woodfield.bmat.co.uk.

Closing date: Friday 2nd May 2025, 12pm

Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 5th May 2025