Class Teacher (fixed term)

shirelandcat; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities across MAT

Career development

Exceptional CPD

Supportive environment

Friendly pupils

Job summary

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher to join our primary school team on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2028, with start as soon as possible. You will contribute to delivering high quality teaching and safeguarding in line with statutory guidance, and support the Principal, SLT and Trustees to realise the trust’s vision and ethos across our West Midlands academies.

We offer opportunities across the MAT to broaden skills, excellent career development,

Qualifications

• Candidate must meet the teacher standards as outlined in the School Teacher's Pay and Conditions Document.
• Ability to prepare and deliver a weekly timetable of lessons matched to pupil ability.
• Commitment to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children.

Responsibilities

• Identify educational aims and develop medium and short-term plans for the class.
• Prepare and teach a weekly timetable of lessons and activities matched to the age and abilities of every pupil.
• Ensure classroom practice supports all school and Trust policies.
• Deliver the curriculum in an engaging and stimulating way to aid progression of knowledge and skills.
• Maintain safeguarding practices and use data to drive improvements in pupil outcomes.

Skills

Excellent classroom practitioner

Data analysis

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

QTS or equivalent

ECTs considered

Job description

HOURS: Full Time

This post is fixed term until 31st August 2028

Required to start as soon as possible

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.

We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer.

Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.

We are looking for a candidate to meet all the teacher's standards and carry out those duties and responsibilities contained within the \"School Teacher's Pay and Conditions Document\". To support the Principal, SLT and Trustees in creating an effective and high achieving primary school and deliver successfully the vision and ethos laid out in the education brief.

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience


• Excellent career development opportunities


• Exceptional CPD provision


• a supportive working environment and team ethos


• friendly, enthusiastic children.

Key Responsibilities:

• As Class teacher and within the context of the academy policy, identify educational aims and objectives for the class and create medium and short term plans.


• To prepare and teach a weekly timetable of lessons and activities appropriately matched to the age and range of abilities of every pupil in the class.


• To ensure that the classroom practice supports all school and Trust policies.


• To deliver the curriculum in an exciting and stimulating way that aids children's progression of both knowledge and skills


• To deliver the curriculum in an exciting and stimulating way that aids children's progression of both knowledge and skills

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

The successful candidate will:

• be an excellent classroom practitioner


• have an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children.


• the ability to extract, analyse and evaluate issues from data, and to implement strategies for improvement for all pupil in your class.


• have a good understanding of teaching and learning

While we are ideally looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience, we are happy to receive applications from ECT's.

For all prospective candidates, a passion for educating and supporting young people, tenacity, commitment and a knowledge of safeguarding practices will be vital for success.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children's Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026

Informal walk arounds both welcomed and recommended

Interviews to be held on: Week beginning 19th October 2026

Please note we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.