Teacher at Summerfield Primary School

Salary Range: Main Scale 1-6 £31650-£43607

Starting point negotiable depending on experience.

Starting Date: September 2025

Summerfield Primary School, Cuthbert Road, Birmingham. B18 4AH

Websites: https://www.sumfield.bham.sch.uk/ 

We are looking to appoint two excellent primary school teachers who have the ability to nurture, inspire, motivate and challenge our pupils whilst confidently delivering the primary curriculum.

We are an inclusive school that places great importance on the development and success of all children. The school has very high expectations and standards of behaviour and has effective strategies in place to engage children before, during and after the school day. The school has a number of strong partnerships with external agencies and an important role within the community. 

About the school:

Summerfield Primary School is a two-form entry school with a thriving nursery, catering to the diverse needs of our pupils and their families. We take great pride in being an inclusive school, where every child is celebrated for their unique talents and contributions.

Everyone at Summerfield is committed to providing a caring and friendly school, a happy place to learn because happy children make engaged learners. We use every opportunity to provide motivating activities which will stretch children’s imagination and allow them to learn through first hand experiences.

Summerfield is an inclusive community and we promote tolerance and respect for all. We value the individual contributions our pupils and staff bring to school and we encourage and support them all to fulfil their potential.

We are committed to working closely with parents and carers to ensure that the home school partnership benefits the children.

About you:

·       Are you an excellent primary teacher who will nurture, inspire and motivate our learners whilst confidently delivering the primary curriculum?

·       A dynamic, enthusiastic and well organised individual able to work proactively?

·       Committed to inclusive education and developing children as independent learners with an up to date knowledge of appropriate strategies and the type of support needed for children with special educational needs, EAL and newly arrived to the country?

·       Able to communicate effectively with others?

·       Able to embrace our values?

We can offer: 

·       Dedicated planning time, training and support for your own professional development and the opportunity to network within our trust primary schools.

·       A large, committed, welcoming, professional and hardworking staff team.

·       Children who are happy, keen and eager to learn.

 About Leigh Trust:

Leigh Trust is a growing trust with a family of seven primary schools which are all located in inner city areas within the West Midlands.  We are committed to becoming one of the top-performing multi-academy trusts in the country.

We have a forward-thinking Executive team and Trust Board who are all well informed and dedicated to the Trust’s vision of educational excellence and will provide a full commitment to your continuing professional development.

Our Trust Motto is TEAM – Together Everyone Achieves More – and this has led to our continued success as a MAT.

Join us now:

We believe this is a very exciting opportunity for a talented, driven and committed individual to progress their career within Summerfield Primary School. If you think you’ve got the qualities and experience, this could be the opportunity for you.

Visits to Summerfield Primary School are welcome.

How to Apply

To apply for the post please complete the application form via the mynewterm portal. 

Only applications submitted via MyNewTerm will be accepted.

 Closing date for applications: 09/05/2025 at 9:00am.

Shortlisting: 12/05/2025

Observations and interviews to be arranged for 19/05/2025 and 20/05/2025.

Leigh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Leigh Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, 2 written references, proof of qualifications and medical checks, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. In line with Keeping Children safe in Education 2022, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates. Leigh Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English.