CLASS TEACHER VACANCIES FOR SEPTEMBER 2025

Barr View Primary and Nursery Academy

Barr View Primary and Nursery Academy is a vibrant and inclusive 2FE primary school located in Great Barr. With a strong sense of community at its heart, the school is home to a hardworking and committed staff dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience for all pupils.

Class Teacher – start date 1^st September 2025

We are seeking a talented and passionate Class Teacher to join our dynamic team at Barr View Primary and Nursery Academy. As a Class Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of our young learners, fostering their academic and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that cater to diverse learning needs, including those with special educational needs (SEND) and English as an Additional Language (EAL)
• Promote a love of learning and intellectual curiosity in your pupils
• Effectively manage classroom behaviour, creating a positive and productive learning environment
• Use formative and summative assessment to monitor progress and plan subsequent lessons
• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues, contributing to the wider life and ethos of the school

Requirements:

• Relevant degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Demonstrable experience in lesson planning and delivery, with a strong focus on adaptive teaching
• Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to foster a positive learning environment
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills to engage with children, parents, and colleagues
• Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice

Desirable Qualities:

• Proficiency in educational technology and a genuine enthusiasm for inspiring a love of learning in children
• Experience working with children with SEND and EAL
• Alignment with the school's vision of inclusivity and community engagement

Salary: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale (ECT's may apply)

Why Barr View Primary and Nursery Academy?

At Barr View Primary and Nursery Academy, we are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for our staff. Our school values - Inspire, Embrace, Achieve - and character virtues - Curiosity, Optimism, Gratitude - are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:

• PPA time from home
• Supportive coaching and appraisal cycle
• Research-driven CPD opportunities
• A strong focus on work-life balance

If you share our passion for inspiring young minds and creating an inclusive, community-driven school, we invite you to apply for this exciting role. We highly recommend an informal visit to the school - please contact Mr Addison to arrange a visit.

Key Dates:

Closing date: Friday 9^th May 2025 at 12 noon

Shortlisting: Friday 9^th May 2025

Observations and formal interviews will be held on Monday 19^th May 2025

All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory DBS check, 2 references and a health screening questionnaire.

Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.

To arrange a visit please contact Craig Addison, Business Manager.  The application documents can be downloaded from the list below.

c.addison@ barrview.bham.sch.uk

Working at Barr View Primary

On this page you will find copies of the current Teacher and Support Staff application forms with guidance, also included is a volunteer / placement application form that needs to be completed and returned to the school.

All application forms are to be returned to finance@barrview.bham.sch.uk  unless otherwise stated.  Please ensure it is clearly marked “APPLICATION”

If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact the school on 0121 464 2251.

We do encourage visits from prospective staff and would request that the 'book a visit form' at the bottom of this page is filled in so as this can be arranged.

Pre Employment Checks

Barr View Primary School Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Anyone who is to be employed by Barr View Primary School Academy will be subject to certain pre-employment checks. 

These include (all staff):

• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
• A Children’s Barred List check (CBL).
• Two pre interview references for posts that directly involve working with children. These will usually be the candidate’s current employer and previous employer.
• Right to Work (see checklist document at the bottom of this page)
• Pre-employment medical screening
• Childcare Disqualification Declaration (Depending on area of work)

Teaching Staff:

• Teachers who have failed induction or probation
• General Teaching Council for England (GTCE) sanctions
• Teachers and others prohibited from the profession
• Teachers sanctioned in other EEA member states
• Section 128 barring directions
• Good Conduct Certificate to be provided by overseas employers