KS1 / KS2 Class Teacher Full Time | Main Pay Scale | September 2026 We are seeking to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner to join our committed teaching team from September 2026. This post offers an exciting opportunity to teach within either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2. Final year group placement will be determined following the recruitment process, taking into account the strengths, experience and expertise of the successful candidate alongside the needs of the school. “Why Work at High Meadow?” We are proud to be a school where children flourish academically, socially and emotionally — and where staff feel valued, supported and inspired. Our vision is simple: growing together, every day, in every way. High Meadow combines high expectations with a nurturing ethos. We believe children achieve their best when they feel safe, known and challenged, and we apply the same philosophy to staff development. Our approach builds on the strong foundations established in the Early Years, creating a coherent and purposeful transition into Key Stage 1. The journey of Continuous Provision will continue into KS1, enabling children to build on familiar routines and ways of learning while responding to the increasing demands of the National Curriculum. Through carefully planned provision, children continue to develop independence, communication and language, resilience, and sustained engagement in learning. This approach promotes deep understanding, purposeful practice and high levels of challenge, while maintaining ambitious expectations for progress and achievement for all pupils. Relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Staff work collaboratively, share ideas openly and support one another. Leaders are visible, approachable and committed to staff wellbeing as well as professional growth. We are a true community school. Families are partners in learning, and the wider community plays an active role in school life through events, visits and shared experiences. If you are passionate about making a difference, eager to develop your practice and ready to be part of a supportive team, High Meadow offers a rewarding and inspiring place to work. About the School High Meadow Community School in Coleshill is a happy, exciting, forward-thinking school committed to excellence. We use research to inform practice, as well as our creativity to deliver an exciting and engaging curriculum. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic class teacher, who is passionate about teaching, committed to high standards and dedicated to making a difference for children, to join our amazing, family team and who wants to inspire the next generation. High Meadow is a Community School, in name and in spirit; it has a very special quality and is quite unique. Staff are caring and supportive: we are here for the children, parent community and each other. Wellbeing is also an important part of our ethos: for the children and staff. We work hard and play hard too! We are committed to the children and recognise that our own family time is equally important. We support each other in times of need and ensure that there is planned time to look after our own needs. Key Requirements • A desire to plan, deliver high quality lessons, which inspire, enthuse and motivate children and have clear outcomes for success. • High expectations for all pupils and be committed to supporting children’s attainment and progress, regardless of background or circumstances • Have good interpersonal and leadership skills • Be able to excite, inspire and motivate pupils and staff • Have a proven track record in raising standards • Is knowledgeable and passionate about education • To continually review and develop curriculum overviews to have high expectations and outcomes for all children. • To create partnerships with parents to encourage them to play an active role in their child's learning. • To create a stimulating environment that meet the needs of all children. • Be a reflective practitioner taking account of the school’s strategic vision. • Is open to new ideas and approaches • Committed to themselves to succeed through effort and teamwork. • Solution focused and unafraid to take risks in their lesson planning • Recognition of the importance of continual professional development and educational reading • Recognises the importance of developing a love of reading in the classroom • Is familiar with the Mastery approach of teaching mathematics (NCTEM) • Is committed to developing our Learning Powers with the children • Understands the importance of building relationships with children and the importance of the role of a teacher in child’s life • Is willing to contribute to the life of the school and its community and have enthusiasm for all aspects of school life, including Residential Trips, End of Year Show, Leavers Assembly, Summer Fayre, school discos etc • Be willing to lead a subject • A good sense of humour! What the school offers its staff • A caring, values-led ethos where every child matters • Happy, respectful children who enjoy learning • A friendly, collaborative and highly supportive staff team • Strong leadership with commitment to wellbeing and workload balance • High-quality professional development and coaching • Opportunities to lead curriculum areas and grow professionally • A genuine community school with strong family partnerships We welcome applications from teachers with strengths in either KS1 or KS2 and are keen to appoint the best candidate to complement our existing team. If you would like to be part of a highly effective staff team and support our pupils to achieve their full potential in our supportive close-knit school, we would love to hear from you. High Meadow Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, satisfactory references, online checks and an enhanced DBS check with barred list information. Further Details Required: Full Time Salary: Main Scale, as appropriate. Please also share you curricular interests and passion, along with your strengths, experiences and aspirations. Applicants are encouraged to contact the main school office in order to organise a visit to our wonderful school. The headteacher will be available on Monday 27th April and Wednesday 29th April at 4pm for a tour of the school. Other arrangements can be made should these dates not be suitable. Start Date for the Position: September 2026 The closing date for applications is Midnight on Sunday 3 May 2026 Lesson Observations to take place on Wednesday 6th May and Friday 8th May 2026 Interviews will be held on Wednesday 20th May 2026 and if a further date is required, Thursday 21st May