We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our team, taking on a leadership role across Early Years and Key Stage 1. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to shape the learning journey of our youngest pupils and lead colleagues in delivering outstanding teaching and learning. The post is on a fixed term basis until December 26 ( or earlier) to cover Maternity leave.

Cherry Oak School is a Maintained Primary (4-11years) Special School for pupils with a diagnosis of Autism, Cognition & Learning difficulties and Speech, Language and Communication Needs.

We are part of a Federation with Victoria School and Victoria College, which enables us to work collaboratively and share resources. Our bespoke curriculum and assessment frameworks support pupils to make progress in key areas of their learning. 

The TLR role for leading Early Years and Key Stage 1 involves driving high standards of teaching, learning, and pupil progress across the phase. The post holder will be accountable for attainment and outcomes, ensuring lessons build on prior knowledge and meet the diverse needs of pupils. They will lead colleagues in delivering a creative and engaging curriculum, promote effective use of assessment to secure progress, and establish consistent approaches to feedback and moderation. A key part of the role is supporting staff to manage behaviour positively, fostering a safe and stimulating learning environment. In addition, the leader will oversee professional development within the team, deploy support staff effectively, and maintain strong communication with parents and carers. They will also contribute to the wider ethos of the Federation and ensure smooth transitions between phases through collaborative working. 

We are excited to welcome a committed and inspiring teacher who is ready to take on this leadership role in Early Years and Key Stage 1. If you are passionate about shaping the foundations of learning, supporting colleagues to deliver excellence, and ensuring every child thrives, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact within a supportive school and Federation that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

 References

All applicants will be required to provide 2 suitable references

 Short-Listed Candidates

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

 Terms and Conditions

Birmingham City Council is a Living Wage Employer

 Rehabilitation of Offenders

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975,2013 and 2002. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent conviction and cautions are ‘protected’; so they do not need to be disclosed to employers; and if they are disclose , employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. 

The post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.