Vacancies
Thank you for your interest in working at Barford Primary School.
Working at Barford Primary School is stimulating and extremely varied. Our staff are passionate - about the subjects they teach, the extracurricular clubs they lead and the professional pride they take in their roles. We believe that adults should be learners too, we are committed to investing in your personal development through training and learning initiatives. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
What our staff say
“There is an atmosphere at Barford which I have not encountered anywhere else; A feeling of family, teamwork and respect. The pupils are well-mannered, welcoming and look out for one another with a sense of community. There is a theme of community throughout the school and there is the real feeling that staff and students are standing together and working as one for the benefit of all. This a great place to work!”
K Whorrie - School Business Manager
Lunchtime Supervisor
Salary: Grade 2
Start date: ASAP FT 8.75 hours per week
The Governors of our happy and successful school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and energetic Lunchtime Supervisor, to join our friendly and dedicated team.
Here at Barford we believe, Happy Hearts, healthy minds, exhilarating experiences – inspires success!
Our children and the community we serve, are at the heart of all we do. We are a diverse and inclusive primary school, with a lot to be proud of.
As soon as you walk through the door you will feel the warmth, enthusiasm and positivity in all we do. Our classrooms are vibrant, energetic places full of learning where we work to create a classroom ethos that allows children to develop resilience through taking control of their learning and develop positive strategies to turn challenges into triumphs. Children enjoy every minute of their learning and teachers know that every learning minute makes a difference in the life of each and every child. Each child is valued as an individual and teachers tailor goals to ensure that all children make good progress and feel successful regardless of their starting points.
You will be required to;
- Support pupils while they eat their lunch, cutting up food for pupils and making sure tables are clean and that water is available
- Ensure standards for healthy eating and table manners are maintained
- Report accidents, complete first aid and complete accident forms if necessary
- Ensure that school behaviour policies are followed
- Lead the children in the establishment of suitable playground games and make playtimes more interactive
- Maintain checks throughout the lunch break to ensure pupils are safe
Working at Barford Primary School is extremely rewarding and personally satisfying. A close and supportive ethos exists throughout school and whilst we all work extremely hard, there is also lots of laughter! I you would like to have a look around the school and see what Barford can offer you, please get in touch to arrange a visit.
Closing date & shortlisting: Friday 13th June 2025
Cleaner
Salary: Grade 1
Start date: As soon as possible 3:30pm-6pm 12 hours Permanent
Barford Primary school is a vibrant and exciting school which has just been graded ‘Good’ in all areas in Ofsted in October 2023. The children are at the centre of everything we do in school- offering a range of extra-curricular activities, trips and residentials. We sit at the heart of our community and are extremely proud of the close relationship we have with parents and the wider community. Our vision and values permeate every aspect of school life; our supportive and friendly ethos is built into the fabric of our school.
Would you like to join the ‘Barford family? What are we looking for?
We are looking to recruit a cleaner to join our cleaning team. We are looking for a reliable, effective and enthusiastic cleaner who is looking to join an excellent site team. We require a strong team to help provide a clean, healthy and safe environment for our children, staff and visitors.
Are you someone who:
- Is efficient, hardworking and contributes to the team to make a difference
- Works well individually and as part of a team
- Is reliable and takes pride in their work
Working within a small team, you will be responsible for helping to ensure that our learning environment is cleaned and maintained to the highest standard, whilst meeting health and safety requirements.
What can we offer you?
- A welcoming and friendly school environment, with happy, loving, enthusiastic and confident children who want to learn and succeed.
- A friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team and governing body.
- Strong support for your further professional development.
For further information about the school access our website: https://www.barfordprimary.co.uk/bham/primary/barford
Applications can be obtained from the school website and should be returned to our School Business Manager, Kaylee Lilly, klilly@barfordprimary.co.uk.
Closing date & shortlisting: 13th June 2025
Early Years Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade 3
Start date: September 2025 26.5 hours
The Governors of our happy and successful school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and energetic Early Years Teaching Assistant, to join our friendly and dedicated team.
Here at Barford we believe, Happy Hearts, healthy minds, exhilarating experiences – inspires success!
Our children and the community we serve, are at the heart of all we do. We are a diverse and inclusive primary school, with a lot to be proud of.
As soon as you walk through the door you will feel the warmth, enthusiasm and positivity in all we do. Our classrooms are vibrant, energetic places full of learning where we work to create a classroom ethos that allows children to develop resilience through taking control of their learning and develop positive strategies to turn challenges into triumphs. Children enjoy every minute of their learning and teachers know that every learning minute makes a difference in the life of each and every child. Each child is valued as an individual and teachers tailor goals to ensure that all children make good progress and feel successful regardless of their starting points.
We are looking for someone who will:
- Be an excellent and enthusiastic practitioner
- Have experience of supporting children
- Have high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour
- Be committed to working in close partnership with parents and carers
Governors seek an individual who:
• Has an outstanding record of working well within a team demonstrating a positive attitude, enthusiasm and a sense of humour.
• Has experience of working with children in a primary setting.
In return we can offer;
• An enthusiastic welcoming and supportive team of staff and governors
• An exciting work environment
• Opportunities for high quality continuing professional development
Working at Barford Primary School is extremely rewarding and personally satisfying. A close and supportive ethos exists throughout school and whilst we all work extremely hard, there is also lots of laughter! I you would like to have a look around the school and see what Barford can offer you, please get in touch to arrange a visit.
Applications can be onbtained from the school website and should be returned to our School Business Manager, Kaylee Lilly, klilly@barfordprimary.co.uk.
Closing date & shortlisting: 13th June 2025
KS1 Teacher
Salary: M1-M6
Start date: September 2025
Would you like to work in a vibrant and exciting School?
We are looking for an amazing all-round KS1 classroom practitioner teacher to join our happy, dedicated and ambitious staff team.
The ideal candidate will:
• Be an advocate for every child, nurturing happy hearts and healthy minds.
• Be committed to continuous improvement and raising standards of attainment.
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
• Think outside the box to prepare a stimulating, flexible and purposeful for curriculum or every child
• Have experience working in a KS1 classroom
• Be committed to working in partnership with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community.
If you would like to make an appointment to come and see us and our wonderful children, please contact our School Business Manager, Kaylee Whorrie via email kwhorrie@barfordprimary.co.uk.
What can we offer you?
- A welcoming and friendly school environment, with happy, loving, enthusiastic and confident children who want to learn and succeed.
- A friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team and governing body.
- Strong support for your further professional development.
For further information about the school access our website: https://www.barfordprimary.co.uk/bham/primary/barford
Emailed electronic applications are available from the job advert on the school website. A completed application form and recruitment monitoring form to be returned to Kaylee Lilly(School Business Manager), klilly@barfordprimary.co.uk by Friday 6th June 2025.
The closing date is Friday 13th June 2025, 12pm.
Barford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
All successful applicants will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
In line with the requirements set out in KCSIE 2023, an online search will be carried out on short-listed candidates to help identify and incidents or issues that may be discussed at interview
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, please refer to schools Employment of ex-offenders policy
Click here to view the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy