Class Teacher - Year 5

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Pleasant Primary School is seeking a positive, motivated Year 5 teacher to join our caring team on a 0.6 part-time basis from January 2027 for two terms. The post is fixed-term, initially for two terms with a 0.6 timetable (three days). Main Pay Scale M3-M6.

Shortlisting 6th November; interviews 16th November. We value teamwork, inclusion, high standards and safeguarding. The successful candidate will inspire pupils, contribute to school development and engage with parents, supported by a

Qualifications

• Be highly motivated and committed to quality teaching and learning with the child at the heart of this.
• Commitment to inclusion and success for all.
• A passion for teaching.
• Be able to inspire, motivate and support our children and families both educationally and with regard to wellbeing and self-esteem.
• A sound knowledge of children’s learning and development within the primary years, using the Primary National Curriculum as the basis of this.
• A commitment to improving own practice through innovative practice and research.
• An awareness of the principles of effective assessment which empowers the learner to succeed.
• A good understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety and SEN.
• A strong sense of fun, enthusiasm and a motivated, engaging team member.

Responsibilities

• Year 5 class teacher required for January 2027 for a part-time (0.6) temporary 1 year contract.
• This opportunity is a desire to work collaboratively with colleagues and to be involved in the full life of the school is essential.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and contribute to the school development plan.
• Inspire and support our children and families educationally and with regard to wellbeing and self-esteem.

Skills

Highly motivated

Commitment to inclusion

Strong teaching ability

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Successful completion of ECT years

Job description

Year 5 Class Teacher part time
Main Pay Scale: M3-M6
To start January 2027 - fixed term, temporary contract for two terms initially.
3 days (0.6), but may lead to more.

The position is for a 0.6 part-time Year 5 class teacher, starting 1st January 2027 for the rest of the academic year.

Closing date: 5th November 2026.
Shortlisting will be on 6th November 2026.

Interviews are scheduled for:Monday 16th November.

If you would like to come and see us to find out more about us please contact Mrs Kathryn Keay by emailing: [e-mail] or calling on 01384 816910 for more details.

About Mount Pleasant Primary School

We are seeking to recruit a positive, passionate, highly motivated and skilled teacher to join our happy, caring teaching team.

Mount Pleasant is a lovely school where everyone matters and where everyone is committed to working as a team to ensure that our students have the best possible education, where all learning is memorable and meaningful. Our school values are threaded through all that we do both in and out of school and we strive to develop our young people to be happy, knowledgeable, positive and forward-thinking members of our community who have the skills they all need to be successful and to flourish, no matter what their individual needs may be. We believe that our high expectations of behaviour, achievement and positive relationships are crucial to our success as a school community and would anticipate that any successful candidate would work hard with us to ensure that these are maintained.

We are an above-average sized, well-resourced school with well above-average school stability for both staff and students. We have a wonderful and increasingly diverse catchment area in the heart of the Black Country and we cherish the history of our Victorian-built school and the exciting, everchanging locality in which we are situated. We value and support our whole school community and have a strong commitment to professional development for our staff, whilst opening our doors to parents so that they can learn more about what we do and to build positive relationships from which we can all benefit. We also have strong links with Christ Church in Quarry Bank

The role

Year 5 class teacher required for January 2027 for a part-time (0.6) temporary 1 year contract.
Main pay scale M3-M6.

This opportunity is a desire to work collaboratively with colleagues and to be involved in the full life of the school is essential.

We can offer you:

• A school which is welcoming and caring with positive relationships at the heart of it.
• Well-behaved and motivated, happy students who love to learn.
• The support of an amazing team of committed, dedicated staff who have a strong passion for providing quality teaching and learning.
• A strong commitment to your professional development.
• Committed, supportive and hardworking governors.

Key Requirements:

• Be highly motivated and committed to quality teaching and learning with the child at the heart of this.
• Commitment to inclusion and success for all.
• A passion for teaching.
• Be able to inspire, motivate and support our children and families both educationally and with regard to wellbeing and self-esteem.
• A sound knowledge of children’s learning and development within the primary years, using the Primary National Curriculum as the basis of this.
• A commitment to improving own practice through innovative practice and research.
• An awareness of the principles of effective assessment which empowers the learner to succeed.
• A good understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety and SEN.
• A strong sense of fun, enthusiasm and a motivated, engaging team member.

Experience

• Evidence of a commitment to professional development and research-based learning
• Successful teaching experience within the primary range as a class teacher/ITT student
• Experience of managing behaviour positively and effectively as a class teacher

Knowledge and Skills

• Good subject knowledge and understanding of the Primary National Curriculum
• Clear philosophy of Primary Education which puts the child at the centre of the process
• Excellent knowledge of Safeguarding
• Committed to meeting the needs of all children
• An awareness of the principles of effective assessment which empowers children as learners
• Understands the statutory requirements of legislation concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety and SEN

Be able to:

• motivate and inspire pupils
• develop good personal relationships within a team
• manage workload and plan effectively
• use the learning environment to enhance achievement
• use ICT effectively
• lead and develop a subject area in line with the school development plan or have an interest in developing a subject in the future.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher status
• Successful completion of ECT years

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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

Please note: 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, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. 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.

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Attached documents

• Class Teacher person specification (2).docx
• Class Teacher JD (2).docx