KS2 - Class Teacher Ref. TV09425

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Leighswood School is seeking an ambitious Key Stage 2 teacher to join their dedicated team from September 2025. The role involves inspiring students and fostering a commitment to education, with opportunities for professional development and support in a well-resourced environment.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Support for teaching and learning

Well-resourced school

Magnificent outdoor environment

Enthusiastic team

Qualifications

• Effective leader in the classroom.
• Dynamic and inspiring to children.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support Key Stage 2 students.
• Work in partnership with parents.
• Promote inclusive education.

Skills

Passion for education

Enthusiasm

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Commitment to inclusive education

Job description

KS2 – Class Teacher

MPS

£33,075 - £45,037

Permanent

The Executive Headteacher and Governors of Leighswood School are seeking to appoint an ambitious Key Stage 2 teacher from September 2025.

We need someone who:

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

In return, we offer:

1. A commitment to your professional development, working with you to achieve your aspirations and goals.
2. Support in developing your understanding of teaching and learning through a whole school programme to develop research-informed practice.
3. A well-resourced school.
4. A magnificent outdoor environment, including our forest school delivered by our dedicated forest team.
5. An enthusiastic team.
6. Eager, responsive, and well-behaved children supported by a community committed to their success.
7. The support of our wider group of schools that form the Cadmus Federation.

ECTs are welcome to apply.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

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.

For an application pack, please email [e-mail]. Completed applications should be returned to the same email. For further information or to book a visit, contact the school office by emailing [e-mail] or calling 01922 743621.

Leighswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including 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 this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment. Further information can be found in our Child Protection Policy.