Job Description

BIRDWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL

KS1 CLASS TEACHER

MPS

PERMANENT

Start Date: 1st January 2026 or sooner where possible

32.5 Hours per week

Full Time/ Permanent

At Birdwell Primary School, we are committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every child can thrive. We believe that all children, regardless of their individual needs, deserve an education that empowers them to reach their full potential. If you're looking for a school where safety, happiness and future opportunities for all our learners are at the heart of everything we do, then Birdwell is the school for you. Whether it be for our staff or students, our aim is to support everyone to deliver and develop to be at their best. We take our responsibility for educating young people very seriously. We put teaching and learning alongside student progress and staff development at the centre of our core values.





With excellent opportunities and the chance to become part of our ambitious team, Birdwell Primary is where we have uncompromising aspirations for all staff and students to nurture confident, lifelong learners who are ready to make a positive contribution to society.





An excellent opportunity has arisen for a class teacher to join our primary school, which is at the heart of the community. Can you inspire and motivate children to reach their full potential? If so, we can offer you passionate children who are eager and willing to learn.





Any candidate will be looking to cement their knowledge and share good practice within a successful team, embracing the opportunity to jump straight into the learning environment.





We are interested in hearing from people who:


Are committed to working together, achieving together and growing together

Can lead and inspire others

Have a commitment to working with children and young people.

Are passionate about learning

Able to demonstrate a track record of impact and success

Able to communicate your passion to children and colleagues alike

Are creative, imaginative, determined, resourceful and adaptable.

We can offer:

A dedicated, effective and supportive staff team; Excellent opportunities for developing teaching skills; A positive environment based on our core values of We're Respectful, We're Ambitious, We're Proud - We're Birdwell Motivated, well behaved children. A high-quality learning environment with good resources and facilities. Investment in CPD

Why work with us?

The commitment and dedication of all our employees puts the students in our care at the heart of everything we do.


To recognise our employee's contribution in delivering our vision and values, we offer lots of incentives to support our staff to thrive and grow; whatever their role.





HCAT offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits including:


Membership of either the South Yorkshire Pension Scheme (Support Staff) or Teacher Pension Scheme (Teaching roles) Membership to Westfield Healthcare Scheme

Access to free Financial Advice Access to the VIVUP benefits website including Cycle to Work, car leasing and technology schemes and discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc.

Free Flu Jabs available, discounted Local Gym and Health Clubs and access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice, physiotherapy, and weight management.

Flexible working arrangements wherever possible

Training and development opportunities




Visits to school are welcomed. Please contact Richard Swallow (Head of School) on 01226 742957 or email richard.swallow@hcacademytrust.education if you would like to make an appointment to visit.



More information about the school can be found on the school website: Birdwell Primary School

Supporting Documents:

Teacher .docx

Birdwell Teacher Person Specification.docx

Exposure Profile LOW.docx

Closing date for receipt of applications: 12:00pm on Monday 6

th

October

Interviews will be held W/C Monday 13

th

October

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Birdwell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level.



#LI-DNI