Class Teacher and PPA Cover

Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8EU

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  3 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 32.5 hours per week. There are two vacancies: Post 1 is as a year 3 class teacher (5 days per week). Post 2 is Yr 2 class teacher (2 days per week) plus PPA cover (Reception to Yr 6) 3 days per week.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until end July 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Main Scale. Applications from ECTs welcome.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Contract Length: Initially two terms with a view to becoming permanent subject to need.

Start date: 1st January 2025

Salary: Main Scale - ECTs welcome to apply

Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery is an inclusive, friendly, family focused school where our children thrive in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. Our children and staff are enthusiastic about learning and strive for excellence. The Headteacher and Governors wish to appoint two excellent classroom practitioners. One post for a year 3 class teacher and the other post to cover 3 days of PPA (Reception - Yr 6) and 2 days as Year 2 class teacher.

The successful candidates will:

• have high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour for all children

• be reflective and always striving to improve

• have a positive attitude and a strong team ethos

• have a commitment to furthering their professional development

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed before closing date:

Please contact Lucy Trelfer, the school Business Manager for an application pack or to arrange a visit:

• lt241@lickeyhills.worcs.sch.uk

• 0121 445 1992

Closing date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 12 noon.

Interviews being held on: Monday 8th December 2025.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Class Teacher Job Description And Person Specification

Role Purpose

To deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences that inspire, challenge, and support pupils in achieving their full potential across the primary curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and Teaching: Design and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners, following the national curriculum.

• Assessment and Progress: Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing timely feedback and adapting teaching strategies accordingly.

• Classroom Management: Create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment that promotes respect, curiosity, and independence.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of pupil achievement, behaviour, and attendance.

• Parent and Community Engagement: Communicate effectively with parents/carers and contribute to the wider school community.

• Professional Development: Participate in training, staff meetings, and school initiatives to continuously improve practice.

• Safeguarding: Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the welfare of all pupils.

Person Specification

Desirable Criteria:

• Qualifications: Degree in Education or relevant subject

• Experience: Experience with SEND or EAL pupils

• Knowledge: Knowledge of current educational research and pedagogy

• Skills: Ability to integrate technology into teaching

• Personal qualities: Passionate about outdoor learning or creative arts

• Commitment: Willingness to lead extracurricular activities

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience: Experience teaching in a primary setting

• Knowledge: Experience teaching in a primary setting

• Skills: Excellent communication, organisation, and behaviour management skills

• Personal qualities: Enthusiastic, resilient, reflective, and child-centred

• Commitment: Dedicated to inclusive education and continuous improvement

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• highly motivated, well behaved children

• supportive, enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues with a strong team spirit

• excellent CPD opportunities

• the use of a beautiful setting and outdoor learning environment

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding, PREVENT strategy and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. A Disqualification Self Declaration Form is to be completed and returned with the application.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender reassignment, age, disability, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy/maternity or race

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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About Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 389 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery website
• Email address: lt241@lickeyhills.worcs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 445 1992
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lickey-hills-primary-school-and-nursery

Arranging a visit to Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lt241@lickeyhills.worcs.sch.uk.

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