Early Career Teacher for a Key Stage 2 Class - Ref: TV09225

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Leighswood School is seeking an Early Career Teacher for a Key Stage 2 class starting September 2025. The role offers a supportive environment with a focus on professional development and inclusive education. Candidates should demonstrate enthusiasm, effective leadership, and a commitment to children's education.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Dedicated tutor and mentor

Well-resourced school

Supportive community

Qualifications

• Ambitious teacher for Key Stage 2, ideally an Early Career Teacher.
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and commitment to teaching.
• Shares commitment to partnership with parents and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Work in Key Stage 2 from September 2025.
• Join a dedicated team to inspire children in the classroom.
• Support professional development and research-informed practice.

Skills

Passion for education

Enthusiasm

Effective leadership

Excellent interpersonal skills

Commitment to inclusive education

Job description

Early Career Teacher for a Key Stage 2 Class

MPS 1 – MPS 2

£31,650 - £33,483

Full Time, Fixed term 1 Year

The Executive Headteacher and Governors of Leighswood School are seeking to appoint an ambitious teacher from September 2025 to work in Key Stage 2. This post would be ideal for an Early Career Teacher.

The successful candidate will join the school’s team of dedicated and skilled staff.

We need someone who:

• Has a passion and enthusiasm for the education of all children.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility, and a committed approach to teaching.
• Has the skill to be an effective leader in the classroom, who is dynamic and an inspiration to the children in their class.
• Shares our commitment to working in partnership with parents and our federation.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Has a commitment to inclusive education.

In return we can offer

• A commitment to your professional development where we will work with you to achieve your aspirations and goals.
• Support you in developing your understanding of teaching and learning through a whole school programme to develop research informed practice.
• A dedicated tutor and mentor who will ensure you are fully supported to embark on your exciting career in teaching
• A well-resourced school.
• An enthusiastic team.
• Eager, responsive, and well-behaved children supported by a community who are committed to their success.
• The support of our wider group of schools that form the Cadmus Federation.

Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01922 743621 to book an appointment to come and see our fantastic school for yourself.

Please email [e-mail] for an application pack.

Please contact the school office for further information.

Closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 13th June 2025.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted via email within 5 working days of the closing date.

Leighswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, such as checks from previous employment and online checks, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidelines.

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The successful candidate will have an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment. Further information can be found in our Child Protection Policy.