Class Teacher

Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School; Shirley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School on Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4AY invites applications for a Class Teacher ECT (M6) on a fixed-term basis from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2028. The role is 32.5 hours per week, starting 1st September 2027, within a Catholic ethos and supportive staff.

We welcome applicants who are passionate about primary education, with a strong knowledge of the primary curriculum and a commitment to developing the whole child, in a school that

Qualifications

• Must have excellent knowledge of the primary curriculum.
• Be passionate about Catholic education and working with primary aged children.
• Be creative and able to provide rich learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality primary teaching for Early Careers/ect and KS2 as appropriate.
• Demonstrate strong teaching, organisation and communication skills.
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents and governors to raise standards.

Job description

Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy

CLASS TEACHER ECT - M6

£22,601 - £45,352

Monday to Friday - 32.5 hours

Fixed term September 2027 - August 2028

Start Date: 1st September 2027

Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School

Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4AY

Tel: [phone]

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and committed professionals to join the hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff in our successful school. Applications from newly qualified, or those due to qualify this year are welcome.

The successful candidate will:

• Be fully supportive of our Catholic ethos and will be passionate about Catholic education.
• Have a desire and a passion to work with primary aged children.
• Have an excellent knowledge of the primary curriculum and an understanding of how children learn.
• Be creative and devoted to providing children with rich learning experiences.
• Have excellent teaching, organisation and communication skills.
• Have good interpersonal skills, able to work effectively as a team member with colleagues, parents and governors.
• Be committed to developing the whole child.
• Challenge pupils of all abilities and be committed to raising standards.
• Have a strong commitment to their own learning and professional development.

In return we are proud to offer:

• A school which places Jesus Christ at the heart of our school.
• A welcoming, supportive school family who work closely with parents and parish.
• The commitment of a highly professional team who are friendly, dedicated and supportive, and who share a passion for primary education.
• A dedicated school leadership team who are committed in creating a loving environment where children and staff can learn and grow together.
• Happy, delightful children who respond to challenge and are keen to learn.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.

Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School, part of Our Lady and All Saints Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and other satisfactory pre-employment checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: Enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness, identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide suitable references.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Closing Date: 3rd November 2026

Shortlisting: 3rd November 2026

Lesson Observations

Interview Date: 6th November 2026

*Please note the MAC reserve the right to change this date.