KS2 Class Teacher

Dovecotes Primary School; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovecotes Primary School in Wolverhampton is seeking a highly motivated Class Teacher to start in January 2027. You will support learning for pupils, including those with EAL and SEND needs, and work within a nurturing team to raise attainment.

You will need a friendly, approachable manner and a passion for working with young people, with a commitment to developing your professional practice and undertaking relevant training as required.

Responsibilities

• Support learning of pupils, including those with EAL and SEND needs.
• Demonstrate a friendly, approachable manner with excellent communication skills.
• Commit to ongoing professional learning and collaborate with colleagues.

Job description

The Wulfruna Partnership Mission and Vision:

The Wulfruna Partnership is committed to operating in areas facing socio-economic disadvantage. In these communities, a high-quality education is not only pivotal to the future success of the children we serve but a fundamental right for ALL children.

WHY WE EXIST -

Our mission is to challenge the existing norms and empower our teachers and leaders to focus solely on providing an exceptional education for every child. Through an engaging and ambitious curriculum, supported by excellent teaching, we aim to create an environment where all children learn and thrive.

WHERE WE WANT TO BE -

Our vision extends beyond individual schools. We strive to maximize support, foster growth through our strong collective identity. The autonomy of our values lies at the core of our ethos, ensuring that our schools collectively become the bedrock of our success and central improvement is responsive to the needs of each individual school.

At Dovecotes Primary School, we are extremely proud of our wonderful school and fantastic pupils and staff.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher from January 2027.

You will need to demonstrate a friendly and approachable manner with excellent communication skills and a passion for working with young people. You will be supporting the learning of pupils, including those with EAL and SEND needs.

We can offer you a school with aspirations; a genuine determination to reach the highest standards in teaching and learning and in the education and well-being of all our pupils. We can offer the opportunity to foster and develop creative and innovative teaching and learning strategies which will lead to the highest standards of achievement for all our pupils. We have an enthusiastic, dedicated and supportive team of staff.

You will also be expected to commit to any further training and qualifications that become necessary to the role in a rapidly changing educational environment.

The successful candidate will:

• Support our belief that every child has the right to the best possible learning experience in line with our motto: ‘spread your wings; learn new things; fly as high as you can’
• Have high aspirations for every child in our school and support them in their personal development in line with the school’s core values: Be Kind. Be Honest. Be Brave. Be Ambitious. Be Healthy. Be Creative. Be You;
• Be ambitious and a highly skilled classroom practitioner;
• Be committed to their own professional learning;
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team.

We can offer:

• A dedicated team and nurturing work environment;
• Fantastic children who want to do well;
• Excellent professional development opportunities;
• To gain an insight into Dovecotes Primary School please visit our website: www.dovecotesprimary.co.uk

The Wulfruna Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS, Prohibition List, Barred List, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

It is also subject to, where applicable, an overseas check on staff who have lived or worked overseas for a period of 3 months or more.

Candidates who wish to be considered for the role are strongly encouraged to visit the school. To arrange a visit, candidates should contact the school office on 01902 558284 or e-mail [e-mail]