Year 2 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 an enthusiastic Class Teacher to join from January 2027 for two terms on a fixed-term, part-time contract (26 hours per week, 39 weeks per year).

You will teach Year 2, plan and deliver a high-quality curriculum, use varied learning approaches and formative assessment to secure excellent progress while collaborating with teaching assistants, colleagues and senior leaders in a supportive, child-centred environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of learning and child development.
• Creates a warm, inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
• Uses high-quality interactions to move learning forward.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a high-quality curriculum with varied learning approaches.
• Use formative assessment to ensure every child makes progress.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, other teachers and senior leaders.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Child development understanding

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing and highly motivated Class Teacher to join our friendly and forward-thinking school from January 2027 for 2 terms.

Fixed Term contract.

Part time, term time only.

26 hours per week.

39 weeks per year.

Salary:£34,069 - £52,835 FTE.

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

This fixed-term position covers 2 terms, teaching a Year 2 class.

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
• 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

learning spaces.

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.