At Northfield Road, we are on an exciting journey of improvement, recently achieving

the ‘Expected Standard’ in all areas of our Ofsted inspection and are committed to

providing a supportive, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment for all our pupils.  This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential and who is eager to contribute to the wider life of the school.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers who are committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to create engaging and effective learning experiences that support every child’s development—academically, socially, and emotionally. 

About Northfield Road Primary School

At Northfield Road Primary School, we are committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Our vibrant two-form entry school is located in the heart of Netherton, proudly anchored in the area’s rich industrial and cultural heritage. As a key part of this close-knit community, we are passionate about offering an education that celebrates our past while preparing our pupils for a successful and fulfilling future.

Our school motto, ‘Anchoring our future’, is both a nod to where we come from and a promise to equip every child with the skills, knowledge and values they need for the wider world. We believe that every child is capable of success and happiness, and our dedicated staff go above and beyond—every single day—to ensure each child feels supported, inspired, and empowered to thrive. Through a broad and engaging curriculum, a rich variety of extracurricular activities, and strong pastoral care, we strive to create the conditions for our pupils to become confident, compassionate, and resilient individuals by teaching them that we are, ‘caring together, linked together, stronger together’.

Our staff are the heart of our success—a committed, enthusiastic, and supportive team who work collaboratively to provide the highest quality education. We are deeply invested in staff development, offering meaningful professional growth opportunities while also prioritising wellbeing and reflective practice.

The role offers the opportunity to: 

·         Be part of a professional, dedicated and friendly team.

·         Work with amazing, diverse and enthusiastic pupils.

·         Develop your career in teaching within a supportive, friendly, and vibrant school. 

·         Being part of a collaborative trust

·         Be part of our journey to become the best school we can be for our children and families. 

Visits to the school are encouraged and we welcome you to look around our school prior 

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Stour Vale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will carry out pre-appointment checks including DBS and will disqualify any applicant where we consider the outcomes to be unsatisfactory. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. 

We are equally committed to ensuring that no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.