KS2 Teacher - ECT

Job Introduction

Parkside Middle School, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove B61 0AH 

KS2 Teacher - ECT                                                        

Salary: Main Scale 1. Full time permanent role 

Required from 1st September 2026

‘Parkside Middle School welcomes everyone. Staff forge great working relationships with pupils and provide high quality pastoral care. Pupils’ behaviour meets the high standards set for them. There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere in classrooms and corridors. Pupils are well mannered. They become confident, articulate young people, well prepared for high school.’ 

(Ofsted February 2025)

Parkside Middle School is a thriving, vibrant, middle (deemed secondary) school for pupils aged 

9-13 in the heart of Bromsgrove. We are committed to providing the highest quality of education that enables pupils to excel academically, through the delivery of strong specialist teaching. We pride ourselves on success in developing pupils’ character, so they become socially and emotionally aware, confident young people. 

We are committed to providing the highest quality of education that enables pupils to excel academically, through the delivery of strong teaching supported by expert subject leads. We pride ourselves on success in developing pupils’ character, so they become socially and emotionally aware, confident young people.

We are looking to appoint an ambitious, innovative, KS2 Teacher with the passion and ability to inspire young people. We are looking for an inspirational candidate with experience working in KS2. The ideal candidate will be someone who sets high expectations for children, makes learning enjoyable, ensures that every child is valued and is supported to take opportunities to reach their potential.

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to ensure that each unique child has opportunities to interact in positive relationships, whilst embracing the development of all aspects of their learning. The ability to work as part of a team is essential. The candidate will need to demonstrate strong subject knowledge in English and Maths and an excellent understanding of teaching, learning and assessment in KS2. This is a fantastic opportunity, and the post would be suitable for early career teachers, who would be able to benefit from our successful and supportive ECT Induction Programme.

You will have:   

• Energy, enthusiasm, creativity and talent.
• Motivation and high expectations for achievement.
• A desire to make a positive difference to the lives of the pupils, forming strong mutually respectful relationships.
• Commitment to working as part of a team and in partnership with parents.

In return we can offer you:

• A modern environment for teaching and learning.

• A positive, welcoming and supportive community of ambitious and dedicated staff, children,         parents and governors, where respect and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

• The opportunity to teach alongside talented teachers delivering lessons to consistently high standards.
• Well behaved, friendly pupils who are eager to learn.
• Excellent induction and a strong commitment to your career and professional development.
• An opportunity to work in a school that is part of a secure pyramid of schools, working exceptionally closely with feeder first schools and high schools and the Bromsgrove Middle Schools Learning Partnership.

CV’s will not be accepted. Informal visits to the school are both welcomed and encouraged, and prospective applicants should contact the Business Manager by email or telephone to arrange a suitable time for a visit.

Email    office@parkside.worcs.sch.uk 

Tel       01527 873660

Web     www.parkside.worcs.sch.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 13th May 2026

Interviews to be held on Thursday, 21st May 2026

Safeguarding statement:

Parkside Middle School an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and the PREVENT strategy and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. There is an expectation that all staff are committed to the promotion of fundamental British values.

The successful applicant will have to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.