Key Stage 1 Class Teacher, St Matthews CofE Primary

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Smethwick; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established primary school is seeking dedicated teachers to join their team. This role offers the chance to inspire young learners and contribute to a supportive community. The successful candidates will be passionate about education, committed to fostering a positive learning environment, and ready to engage with pupils, parents, and colleagues alike. With excellent professional development opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their teaching career. Join a vibrant school community that values every child's potential and supports staff in their professional journey.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Staff Community

Engaged and Enthusiastic Students

Qualifications

• Candidates must be passionate about teaching and learning.
• Fluency in spoken English is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every child reaches their potential.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents, and colleagues.

Skills

Effective Communication

Passion for Teaching

Classroom Management

Ability to Support Christian Ethos

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Early Career Teacher

Job description

St Matthew’s is a popular primary school, which is housed over two sites. We are seeking to appoint two teachers; one for KS1, to join our good school and existing team of wonderful staff. We would welcome applications from both early career teachers and those that are more experienced.

The successful candidate will:

1. be passionate about teaching and learning and ensuring that every child reaches their potential;
2. be an excellent classroom practitioner or for ECTs, have the desire to become one;
3. be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues, bringing new qualities and strengths to our school to move it on to the next stage in our development;
4. support the distinctive Christian ethos of our school.

We can offer:

1. wonderful children who love learning;
2. a team of staff that help one another and a multi-faith community of supportive governors and parents;
3. excellent opportunities for continued professional development;

The Governors and staff of St. Matthew’s Church of England Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Application forms and further details are available by emailing the Headteacher [e-mail].

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please ensure application forms are signed when sending via email.

If you are successful in being shortlisted for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

Online Search: An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Hours: Full Time

Grade: Teacher Main Pay Range - £31,650 - £43,607 p.a.

Location: St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School, Windmill Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands. B66 3LX

Closing date: Tuesday 6th May 2025

Interviews: Friday 9th May 2025

Start Date: Required for September 2025 (Subject to Satisfactory Clearance Checks)