Nelson Primary School · Birmingham, West Midlands
At Nelson Primary School, we are committed to recruiting professionals with the right mindset as well as the right skill set. We seek teachers who embody our values of Compassion, Capability, and Community and who are dedicated to delivering exceptional education for every child. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner, we welcome individuals who are reflective, ambitious, and committed to continuous improvement. We are looking for teachers who demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in the classroom. Successful candidates will:
Be dedicated to developing subject knowledge and applying evidence-informed teaching practices.
Deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that inspire and support all pupils, including those with SEND and EAL.
Establish calm, consistent routines and maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning.
Demonstrate effective adaptive teaching to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Use Assessment for Learning (AfL) strategies to monitor progress and inform planning.
Apply principles from our Teaching and Learning Compendium, including explicit instruction, modelling, retrieval practice, and effective questioning.
Use hinge questions to check understanding and address misconceptions in real time.
Promote strong vocabulary development, oracy, and a love of learning.
Professionalism and a Growth Mindset
At Nelson, we value educators who are reflective, collaborative, and eager to develop their practice. We seek professionals who:
Are committed to continuous professional development and act on feedback to refine their teaching.
Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to challenges.
Engage positively with coaching, mentoring, and professional dialogue.
Work effectively with colleagues, parents, and support staff.
Uphold high professional standards and contribute to the wider life of the school.
Embody our ethos by living the Three Cs—Compassion, Capability, and Community.
A Pupil-Centred Approach
Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for teachers who:
Prioritise safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Understand and respond to pupils’ emotional, social, and academic needs.
Ensure every child feels valued, supported, and challenged to succeed.
Demonstrate creativity and innovation to make learning engaging, meaningful, and memorable.
Strive to remove barriers to learning so that no child is left behind. At Nelson Primary School, we look for teachers who:
Care deeply about children.
Know their craft and strive for excellence.
Work collaboratively as part of a professional community.
Never stop improving.
If you share our vision and values, we would be delighted to welcome you to Team Nelson—Together We Shine.