Teacher - Four Oaks Primary School

Four Oaks Primary School; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Four Oaks Primary School in Sutton Coldfield seeks a motivated Class Teacher for a two-term fixed‑term post starting January 2027 to cover an interim internal staff move. You will teach Year 2 for 3.5 days and contribute 1.5 days to school management, totaling 32.5 hours per week.

Salary £34,069 - £52,835. You will join a supportive team dedicated to creating a rich, child-centred environment where pupils are curious, joyful and eager to learn.

Qualifications

• Planning and delivering a high-quality curriculum with varied learning approaches.
• Using strong formative assessment to ensure progress for every child.
• Collaborating with teaching assistants, class teachers and senior leaders to support you.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a high-quality curriculum with varied learning approaches.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, other class teachers and senior leaders to support learners.
• Use formative assessment to track progress and adapt teaching accordingly.

Skills

Classroom management

Inclusive classroom

Student engagement

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing and highly motivated Class Teacher to join our friendly

and forward-thinking school for two terms starting in January 2027 to cover an interim period of

internal staff movement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about education and learning.

Salary £34,069 - £52,835

This fixed-term position covers two terms, teaching a Year 2 class for 3.5 days a week and school management time for 1.5 day. 32.5 hours per week.

You will join a supportive staff team who work collaboratively to create a rich, stimulating and child-centred environment.

Our children are curious, joyful and eager to learn, and we are looking for a teacher who can inspire them, challenge them and help them thrive.

About the Role

You will be responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality curriculum, using a variety of learning approaches, and strong formative assessment to ensure every child makes excellent progress.

You will work closely with experienced teaching assistants, other class teachers, and senior leaders, all of whom are committed to supporting you throughout your time with us.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has a strong understanding of learning and child development
• Creates a warm, inclusive and engaging classroom environment
• Uses high-quality interactions to move learning forward
• Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Is reflective, proactive and eager to contribute to a collaborative team
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils

We Can Offer You:

• A welcoming, caring school community with a strong sense of teamwork
• A well-resourced environment in a brand-new school building, including outdoor learning spaces.
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional development
• Children who are enthusiastic, kind and excited to learn
• A positive, inclusive ethos where staff wellbeing is valued

Closing date: 12 noon on Sunday 1st November 2026

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 10th November 2026

Safeguarding

Four Oaks Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks,

including: enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

References

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references

Short-listed candidates

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates

Rehabilitation of Offenders

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.