KS1 Class Teacher

Foley Infant School Academy; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership

Strong community

Regular CPD

Well behaved children

Efficient systems

Make a difference

Job summary

Foley Infant Academy is seeking a KS1 class teacher to start in January 2026. This full-time, permanent role sits on the Teachers Main Scale within a supportive MAT environment.

The school, located near Stourbridge, emphasises high-quality learning, a caring ethos and strong CPD opportunities. The successful candidate will be consistently good in the classroom, build positive relationships and contribute to school improvement.

Qualifications

• KS1 teaching experience and ability to plan engaging lessons.
• Strong classroom management and positive behaviour strategies.
• Knowledge of child development and early years learning.

Responsibilities

• Be a dedicated practitioner, seeking to improve practice.
• Deliver high-quality lessons and establish positive teacher-pupil relationships.
• Take part in wider school life and school events.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to inspire and support pupils.
• Love working with children and contribute to school values and vision.
• Bring energy, enthusiasm and passion to the role.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of how young children learn and develop.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a positive, supportive environment.
• Be flexible and adapt to school needs.

Skills

KS1 teaching

Classroom management

Child development knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

KS1 class teacher for January 2026

Full time & Permanent - Teachers Main Scale

Are you passionate about working with children? Are you interested in receiving quality CPD and working alongside talented professionals? Do you bring experience and expertise to support our children to achieve? If so, then we are looking for you!

Foley Infant Academy is looking for a teacher to work in our amazing school! We are an Infant school in Kinver, near Stourbridge, serving our village community.

We pride ourselves on providing high-quality learning as well as having a collegiate and caring ethos. The right candidate should be a consistently good teacher, with a commitment to improving their own practice. Our school is part of Manor MAT with leaders working collaboratively to drive school improvement.

You can get a flavour of our schools here: Introducing Foley Infant Academy! - YouTube or by visiting www.foleyacademy.com.

We can offer:

• Strong support from colleagues and leaders in school

• A strong sense of community and direction

• Supportive and enthusiastic leadership

• Beautifully behaved children

• Smooth running systems and processes

• Professional challenge and growth

• Quality, regular CPD opportunities - both in school and as part of the MAT

• The opportunity to make a difference.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Be a dedicated practitioner, seeking to improve their own practice.

• Be consistently good in the classroom, establishing positive relationships and delivery quality lessons.

• Take part in wider school life

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire, challenge and support

• Love working with children and have a commitment to making a difference to our school - working to deliver the school's vision and aims, and sharing our values;

• Have energy, enthusiasm and passion;

• Have a good knowledge of how young children learn and develop;

• Enjoy working in a positive environment with supportive colleagues and SLT;

• Be flexible and adapt to the needs of the school and its pupils.

NB. We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised date if a large number of applications have been received.

Manor Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this vision. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. Manor Multi Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.

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.

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.