Class Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed PPA time

STPCD directed time

Wellbeing culture

Job summary

Trinity C of E Primary Academy seeks a class teacher to lead learning, progress and wellbeing within a Church of England ethos. The role involves planning engaging lessons, high expectations and collaboration with teaching assistants and the SENDCo to remove barriers to learning.

Starting January 2027, the post requires enhanced DBS and eligibility to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available. The academy emphasises calm, respectful classrooms and strong pupil development.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the learning, progress and wellbeing of a class of pupils
• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire curiosity and aspiration
• Set high expectations for all learners
• Make teaching inclusive and responsive to individual needs
• Build a calm, respectful and purposeful classroom where pupils feel safe and confident
• Work closely with teaching assistants, the SENDCo and other professionals to remove barriers to learning
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development
• Support pupils and families as part of the academy's service ethos
• Contribute to curriculum development and wider academy initiatives

Job description

Class teacher post at Trinity C of E Primary Academy, one of the St Chad's Academies Trust schools, leading a class's learning, progress and wellbeing. The work centres on planning and delivering engaging lessons, setting high expectations and making teaching inclusive for every pupil. Alongside teaching assistants and the SENDCo, the post involves removing barriers to learning and building a calm, respectful classroom within a Church of England ethos. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in January 2027.

What the job involves

• Take responsibility for the learning, progress and wellbeing of a class of pupils
• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire curiosity and aspiration
• Set high expectations for all learners
• Make teaching inclusive and responsive to individual needs
• Build a calm, respectful and purposeful classroom where pupils feel safe and confident
• Work closely with teaching assistants, the SENDCo and other professionals to remove barriers to learning
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development
• Support pupils and families as part of the academy's service ethos
• Contribute to curriculum development and wider academy initiatives

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Guaranteed PPA time
• Working within STPCD directed time limits
• Commitment to colleague wellbeing and sustainable working practices
• Culture of professional respect and support