CLASS TEACHER

Dudley Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority educational institution is seeking a committed Year 1 class teacher for a maternity contract starting January 2026. The role requires providing high-quality teaching and supporting every child's potential in a thriving school environment. Candidates must be dedicated to safeguarding children and have the right to work in the UK. This position offers professional development and a warm, welcoming staff community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive colleagues

Welcoming school community

Qualifications

• Demonstrates highly effective classroom practice and detailed knowledge of the curriculum.
• Committed to raising standards and supporting every child's potential.
• Must have a right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality learning and teaching.
• Ensure high standards of classroom management.
• Contribute to the school's supportive community.

Skills

Effective classroom practice

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Commitment to pupil safety and well-being

Job description

Job Details

Post: Year 1 class teacher

Required from: Monday 5 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.

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

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via [e-mail]

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