Class Teacher - Fairhaven Primary school

Wmjobs; Dudley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust are seeking a Class Teacher for Fairhaven Primary School in Wordsley, Dudley. The role is full-time with a January 2027 start, within a caring multi-academy trust that emphasises professional development and collaborative working.

The successful applicant will have primary teaching experience, strong knowledge of English and maths, and a commitment to safeguarding and the Christian ethos of the trust. Closing date: 16 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience in a primary school.
• Excellent and proven English, maths and wider curriculum subject knowledge.
• Commitment to safeguarding of children.
• Commitment to the distinctive Christian nature of the Trust.
• High expectations of children and a proven commitment to raising standards.
• Ability to motivate, support and inspire children and peers by example.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in a primary classroom.
• Support a caring, collaborative school community within a multi-academy trust.
• Contribute to safeguarding, welfare and pupil development initiatives.

Skills

High expectations

Motivation

Organisation

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding

Christian values

Job description

St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust

CLASS TEACHER (Ref: SBMAT440)

Full-time

Salary MPS (£32,916.00 - £45,352)

REQUIRED TO START: January 2027

Location: Fairhaven Primary School

St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a Class Teacher to join the Fairhaven Primary School family of teachers, children, families and governors to our fabulous school. Belonging to a multi-academy trust, there are opportunities abound for working collaboratively with supportive staff and in an encouraging environment both within our school, and beyond.

We can offer you:

• A strong commitment to your professional development and career progression in a successful, caring and supportive Multi-Academy Trust and school.
• Friendly and hardworking staff and children.
• A well-planned curriculum which supports teachers’ subject knowledge and workload.
• Conscientious children with outstanding attitudes to learning.
• Experienced and supportive leaders who deliver customised CPD.
• Strong opportunities to enhance children’s personal development at all stages of their school life.
• Excellent parental support and community links.
• Potential future opportunities to raise standards and provide support in other schools in our Multi-Academy Trust and beyond.
• An opportunity to join a happy, caring team who work together, placing the child at the centre of all we do.

We are looking for a strong, child-centred practitioner with:

• High expectations of children and a proven commitment to raising standards.
• The ability to motivate, support and inspire children and peers by example.
• Successful teaching experience in a primary school.
• Excellent and proven English, maths and wider curriculum subject knowledge.
• Proven skills of organisation and time management.
• The ability to work effectively within a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the safeguarding of children.
• Commitment to the distinctive Christian nature of the Trust.

Schools in the Trust:

• St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School, Penn, Wolverhampton
• St Benedict Biscop CE Primary School, Wombourne, South Staffordshire
• Woodfield Primary School, Penn, Wolverhampton
• All Saints’ CE Primary School, Trysull, South Staffordshire
• Oak Meadow Primary School, Wolverhampton
• Fairhaven Primary School, Wordsley, Dudley
• Christ Church CE Primary School, Bloxwich, Walsall
• Gnosall CE Primary Academy, Stafford
• Haughton CE Primary Academy, Stafford
• Woodseaves CE Primary Academy, Stafford
• St Paul’s CE Primary School, Stafford
• Old Church CE Primary School, Walsall
• Abbey Primary School, Walsall
• Tibberton CE Primary School, Newport
• St Lawrence CE Primary School, Telford
• Little Bloxwich Primary School, Walsall

Closing date for applications: Friday 16th October 2026 at 3:00pm

St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS, Prohibition List, Barred List, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable professional references.

It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. For further information,please refer to the Trust's policy on ex-offenders.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies for all schools within St Bartholomew's CE Multi Academy Trust are available on the respective schools' websites. Links to all of our schools are available from the homepage.

With effect from September 2022 and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, shortlisted candidates may have their publicly available social media profiles (where applicable) checked by the Trust for posts going back up to 5 years and those candidates will therefore be expected to provide their social media “handles/platforms” if shortlisted.