Job Description

Salary:

MPS/UPS

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

September 2025

Apply by:

2 May 2025

Job overview

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Job Overview

Primary Teacher - Permanent

Full time

MPS/UPS

September start

Woodfield Academy 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.


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 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, recruitment@woodfield.bmat.co.uk.

Closing date: Friday 2nd May 2025, 12pm

Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 5th May 2025

NOTES:

Only applications submitted via the TES portal will be considered. CVs and open references are not acceptable. The successful candidate must meet the person specification in full in order to be offered the post. Bordesley MAT is an equal opportunities employer.

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.

Bordesley MAT 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 to share and promote this commitment.

About

Woodfield Academy

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Woodfield Academy

Studley Road, Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 7HH
United Kingdom

+44 1527 527081

Woodfield Academy is proud to sit at the heart of the Redditch three tier system and provides education for middle school pupils aged 9-13. The academy has excellent facilities on a par with most secondary schools and being one of only a few schools to have its own floodlit 3G sports facility.



To view our fully digital online prospectus please enter the link below http://digitalbrochure.themustardagency.com/books/jpjb/



Woodfield Academy sits at the heart of Redditch and was judged to be a Good school in its last Ofsted inspection. The buildings and grounds are extensive and we are very lucky to learn in the buildings we have. The pupils have access to all the facilities from Year 5 which make the three-tier system unique in that pupils receive specialist teaching in the foundation subjects. We are well equipped with two Science labs, a designated technology block with cooking and resistant materials equipment, a library, a gym, a main hall with staging for performances, 2 ICT suites and a full size astro-turf which is the envy of the local community.