Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916.00 - £45,352.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
14/03/2026 09:00
Pay grade
Main Pay Scale | MPS 1 - MPS 6
Department
Primary - All
Key stage
Key Stage 1
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.142
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Bournville School is an all through school with a one form entry Primary phase in Bournville Birmingham. Our Ofsted report (March 2025) has identified many positives within our school including the school being “highly ambitious for all pupils to learn, experience, achieve and flourish”. The school provides an “exceptional education experience for all”, with an “aspirational curriculum” which is “meticulously planned and sequenced” and has “high expectations embedded across the curriculum”

We are looking for a teacher to join our highly ambitious team who truly are dedicated in making a real difference to the lives of children at this wonderful school. As part of the FMAT Trust, you will have bespoke professional development opportunities and the chance to develop and further your career. You will also have the opportunity to work with colleagues from across schools, sharing resources and good practice.

 

This is a very exciting position for a teacher who is seeking excellent development opportunities. The successful candidate will:  

·        Have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team. 

·        Be committed to working with parents, governors and the local community. 

·        Show a commitment to contributing to the wider life of the school. 


The successful candidate will be a class teacher in our school and will uniquely, have: 

·        the opportunity to work within a forward-thinking school and Trust  

·        be part of our exciting journey  

·        receive support from a strong and dynamic leadership team   


As part of the FMAT Trust , you will have bespoke professional development opportunities and the chance to develop and further your career. You will also have the opportunity to work with colleagues from across schools, sharing resources and good practice. If you would like to be part of our journey to excellence, we would love to hear from you.

We embrace and celebrate the diverse communities that make Bournville School ‘who we are’. We believe that every child has the right to the highest possible standards in their education so that they are equipped with the skills they need to succeed in life. We are ambitious and aspirational for all our pupils and set high targets. We aim high because we know with the right opportunities, our pupils can do it.


We take great pride in developing a caring, creative and safe environment for our pupils and we are passionate about providing a rich and varied curriculum that inspires curiosity and enquiry.

Join us and you will be part of a fantastic team. We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things.

 

For a full description of the role and person specification, please see the accompanying documents.

Informal conversations are welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0121 475 3881.


In return we will offer you:

  • Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders across the MAT and form subject expertise within the Academy SLT
  • Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College)
  • Perkbox example benefits;
  • Discounts at nationwide retailers
  • Gym discount
  • Cinema discounts
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year
  • A MAT wide focus on staff well-being

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).


This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of[1]offenders-act-1974

Benefits

Perkbox Discount
Discounts on a variety of online and high street stores, supermarkets and more
Perkbox Wellbeing
A variety of wellness content to proactively support your heath and wellbeing
Salary Sacrifice
Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Degree or equivalent qualificationdesirable

Skills

Experience

Experience of following procedures and instructions.essential
Experience working with students with diagnosed difficulties, SALT, ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia etc.
Knowledge and experience of SEN code of practice and related procedures and paperwork.
Experience of working in an educational environment

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and proceduresessential
Knowledge and understanding of how children learn and how to motivate themessential
Good knowledge of up-to-date techniques, materials, and equipment relevant to the National Curriculum
Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and how they apply in a school environment

Leadership

Focused on standards and positive outcomesessential
Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and peopleessential

Personal Attributes

Excellent attendance and punctualityessential
Commitment to Trust aim and valuesessential
Knowledge, understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion informed by practical experience and applicationessential
Inspires confidence in all pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community in order to promote the school. essential
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students essential
Committedessential
Ability to travel to academies when required

Relevant Experience

Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student informationessential
Ability to teach ‘good or outstanding’ lessonsessential

Relevant Skills

Effective classroom managementessential

Bournville School

Liz Jones

e.jones@bournville.fmat.co.uk

Bournville School
Hay Green Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B30 1SH

Safeguarding Information

Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


Following the update of KCSIE 2023 Fairfax Multi Academy Trust will now carry out online checks of all appointments.


Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.