Key Stage 1 Teacher

POST: Key Stage 1 Teacher LOCATION: Lightwoods Primary Academy SALARY: TMS/UPS £32,916-£51,048 per annum REQUIRED FOR: September 2026 Are you an enthusiastic teacher looking for a school where you will be supported, developed and genuinely valued? At Lightwoods Primary Academy, we are proud to offer an environment where teachers grow in confidence, skill and ambition — supported by an experienced, collaborative team and exceptional professional development opportunities. Lightwoods Primary Academy is part of the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust providing staff with opportunities to progress both within the school and across the Trust. We are an innovative and dynamic two-form entry school on the border of Oldbury and Birmingham. Our values of self-awareness, collaboration, resilience, excellence and warmth resonate through our school. Our school was judged as outstanding by Ofsted in 3 areas in 2024: behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management. Ofsted stated that, ‘pupils excel here.’ We are looking for a passionate and creative teacher who can inspire and lead others, works well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional provision for all pupils and their families. The successful candidate will: • Have experience teaching in KS1. • Be looking for the first or next step in their career. • Be a consistently good/exceptional teacher with high expectations of both learning and behaviour. • Able to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils, delivering amazing outcomes. • Committed to raising standards for all and share the same drive to constantly learn and improve. • Show willingness to lead initiatives, track and show evidence of impact. • Demonstrate a passion to make a difference to others. • To be interested in and proficient with the use of technology for learning and willingness to innovate using technology in the classroom. In return we will offer: Opportunities across our school and