KS1 & KS2 Primary Teacher
About This Role
KS1& 2 Primary Teacher
(Primary-trained teachers encouraged to apply)
Salary: MPS + SEN1
Start Date: Tuesday 1st 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 14th May 09:00
Interviews: Wednesday 20th May