KS1 Teacher Group Provision Silvertrees Academy

Starting Date:
As soon as possible (Subject to clearances)

Fixed Term Contract Until: 31 August 2027

Part-time:
Mornings (based 0.5 contract)

The successful candidate will teach daily English lessons using Greg Bottrill’s Drawing Club approach and adapted daily maths lessons based on NCETM mastering number and White Rose Maths to a small group of Year 1 and 2 pupils.

Silvertrees Academy is a thriving three-form entry infant school with a uniquely designed open plan environment. We pride ourselves on being a close-knit school community where everyone is valued and supported. Our children enjoy learning and are encouraged to feel proud of their achievements.

Following our successful Ofsted inspection in October 2024, we continue to build on our strengths as a highly inclusive school with a strong focus on early development, nurture and high expectations for all.

We are looking for a skilled, caring and enthusiastic teacher, with strong EYFS knowledge, to lead a targeted Drawing Club and Maths Club for a small group of Year 1 and Year 2 children with special educational needs.

This role is key to supporting children who are working within the EYFS Communication & Language, Literacy and Maths frameworks, helping them to develop confidence, vocabulary and early writing and maths skills through high-quality, structured and creative provision.

• Holds QTS or is working towards it
• Has experience working in Early Years / EYFS settings
• Has experience supporting pupils with special educational needs, particularly speech, language and communication needs
• Has a strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Can deliver engaging, creative and structured small group interventions
• Has a warm, nurturing approach and high expectations for all pupils
• Works effectively as part of a team and communicates well with colleagues and families

• A welcoming, supportive and highly inclusive staff team
• Children who are enthusiastic and a delight to work with
• A strong focus on staff development and training (including Drawing Club)
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children’s early communication and writing development

Silvertrees Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff must share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged as part of the application process. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Applications forms are available below and should be returned to

Teacher Main Pay Scale - MPR1 - MPR6 £ 31,916 - £45,352 p.a. (Actual salary £16,458 - £22,676 p.a.)

Silvertrees Academy, Silvertrees Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 8NH

Monday 7th September 2026 at 9am

Friday 11th September 2026