KS1& 2 Primary Teacher

(Primary-trained teachers encouraged to apply)

Salary: MPS + SEN1

Start Date: Tuesday 1^st September 2026

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Location: Penn Fields School, Wolverhampton

About us

Penn Fields School is a specialist setting committed to providing a safe, nurturing and ambitious education for students with a range of additional needs.

At Penn Fields all students are encouraged to strive to be the best at what they do, whilst trying as hard as they can within all elements of Penn Fields school life. Students leave Penn Fields with the skills needed to become positive members of their community and to contribute to society.

We believe that every moment is a learning opportunity and that every moment matters. The curriculum at Penn Fields is designed to prepare our students for adulthood.

We are seeking a passionate, skilled and highly motivated Primary Teacher to join our dedicated team.

About the Role

 Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across the full ability range from Pre formal to formal learning.

Create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment

Plan and deliver a broad, balanced and adaptive curriculum

Maintain excellent classroom management grounded in trauma- and attachment-informed practice

Set and track student targets, marking and assessing in line with school policy

Work collaboratively with support staff and teaching colleagues

Contribute to curriculum planning and development

Undertake Form Tutor responsibilities, support attendance, wellbeing and personal development

 Lead Annual Reviews for all students in your class

Communicate effectively with parents, carers and external agencies

Take part in duties, meetings, CPD and whole-school events

What We’re Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Commitment to inclusive, adaptive, student-centered education

A belief in relational teaching practices to form the base of communication with students

Understanding of students with a range of learning needs

Reflective, resilient and eager to develop professionally to support the continually changing needs of the cohort

A positive team player with strong communication based in a trauma informed approach within all interactions

Experience or knowledge of in delivering a pre-formal curriculum using the Development Matters framework

Ability or an understanding to plan and implement high quality continuous provision that supports individual learning

Strong induction and training will be provided for all areas of pedagogy.

What We Offer

A supportive, friendly and highly skilled staff team

A caring environment built on trauma- and attachment-informed approaches

Opportunities for career development

High-quality professional learning

SEN1 allowance

Consideration for UPS, TLR and/or salary match for the right candidate

A meaningful role making a genuine difference to young people’s lives

Safeguarding Statement

Penn Fields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and all relevant safeguarding checks.

How to Apply

Via My New Term

Closing date: Thursday 14^th May 09:00

Interviews: Wednesday 20^th May