Class Teacher

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Dudley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A thriving primary school in Dudley is seeking a highly motivated Year 1 class teacher on a maternity contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality learning and teaching, ensuring the safety and well-being of all pupils, and demonstrating effective classroom practice. This role offers excellent professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Warm welcoming school community

Good professional development opportunities

Supportive colleagues

Qualifications

• Demonstrate highly effective classroom practice including detailed knowledge of the curriculum.
• Contribute to raising standards and believe that every child should have the opportunity to reach their true potential.
• Be committed to the safety and well-being of all pupils.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ensure high standards of classroom management and organisation.

Skills

Highly effective classroom practice

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Commitment to child safety

Job description

Post: Year 1 class teacher

Required from:Monday 5th January 2026

Working Days:2 days per week (Monday and Tuesday)

Contract:maternity contract

The starting salary will be in respect of: Main Scale (M1 - M6)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful, thriving primary school. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated teacher who is able to provide high quality learning and teaching.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate highly effective classroom practice including detailed knowledge of the curriculum.
• Contribute to raising standards and believe that every child should have the opportunity to reach their true potential.
• Be committed to the safety and well-being of all pupils.
• Have excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
• Ensure high standards of classroom management and organisation.

We offer a warm welcoming school community, enthusiastic children, good professional development opportunities and very supportive colleagues.

Closing date for applications:Wednesday 15th October @ 12.00pm

We warmly welcome visits to the school, please contact the school to make arrangements on 01384 818575 or email [e-mail]

Safeguarding Statement

Straits Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

The school values diversity and has an equalities policy to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and that they are appointed solely on their suitability for the post, irrespective of race, gender, disability, sexuality or age.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

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Attached documents
Straits Primary School Year 1 maternity recruitment pack.pdf