Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming school community

Brand-new school building

Supportive leadership

Professional development opportunities

Positive, inclusive ethos

Job summary

Four Oaks Primary School is seeking a class teacher for two terms from January 2027 to cover internal staff movement. The post teaches a Year 2 class, planning and delivering the curriculum and using formative assessment so every child makes strong progress.

The role is split between 3.5 days of class teaching and 1.5 days of management time, Monday to Friday, with Enhanced DBS and the right to work in the UK required. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan and deliver the Year 2 curriculum.
• Use formative assessment to drive progress.
• Create a warm, inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 2 class for 3.5 days a week.
• Plan and deliver a high-quality curriculum.
• Use a variety of learning approaches.
• Use formative assessment so every child makes progress.
• 1.5 days a week for school management time.
• Work with teaching assistants, other class teachers and senior leaders.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Formative assessment

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

Job description

Four Oaks Primary School needs a class teacher for two terms from January 2027 to cover internal staff movement. The post teaches a Year 2 class, planning and delivering the curriculum and using formative assessment so that each child makes strong progress. The role is split between 3.5 days of class teaching and 1.5 days of management time, Monday to Friday. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Teach a Year 2 class for 3.5 days a week
• Plan and deliver a high-quality curriculum
• Use a variety of learning approaches
• Use strong formative assessment so every child makes excellent progress
• Use 1.5 days a week for school management time
• Work with teaching assistants, other class teachers and senior leaders

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of learning and child development
• Creating a warm, inclusive and engaging classroom environment
• Using high-quality interactions to move learning forward
• Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Reflective, proactive and keen to contribute to a collaborative team
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Welcoming, caring school community with a strong sense of teamwork
• Well-resourced brand-new school building with outdoor learning spaces
• Supportive leadership
• Opportunities for professional development
• Positive, inclusive ethos where staff wellbeing is valued