Class Teacher
Barcroft Academy, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 1NA12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) MPS1 - MPS6
Class Teacher job summary
Job Description
Class Teacher
Reporting to: Headteacher
Grade/Salary: M1-M6
Hours of work: 32.5 hours
Location: Barcroft Academy, Barcroft, Willenhall, West Midlands
Core Purpose:
Barcroft Academy is a Good school and is proud to be a member of The Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust, a trust that is now 9 schools and growing.
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated class teacher to join our talented team.
Specific areas of responsibility and key tasks:
Teaching and learning:
To plan, develop and deliver high quality lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within their class within the context of the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
Promote the safety and well-being of pupils
Establish a safe and stimulating working environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
Take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy
Maintain good order and discipline among pupils through managing classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs
Have high expectations of behaviour and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies using praise, sanctions and rewards fairly and consistently
Direct and supervise support staff assigned to them and where appropriate, other teachers
Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils including those with special educational needs, those of high ability, those with English as an additional language, those with disabilities and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them
Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s)
Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting:
Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils - make effective use of data to monitor and evaluate pupil progress across the curriculum and to inform teaching and learning planning
Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for qualifications and external examinations
Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets and plan subsequent lessons
Give pupils regular feedback both verbally and through accurate marking and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback.
To monitor pupil progress, keeping pupil records that include assessment outcomes and targets set at regular intervals in line with school policy, to enable all pupils to achieve their full potential
Curricular Knowledge and Understanding:
Have a thorough and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum programmes of study, level descriptors and specifications for all relevant areas of the Curriculum.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas and promote the value of scholarship
Demonstrate an understanding and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English
Have a secure knowledge of the relevant subjects and curriculum areas. Foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject and address misunderstandings
Professional Standards and Development:
Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support
Take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues
Communicate effectively with parents and carers with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being and provide feedback on a pupil’s progress at parents’ evenings and other meetings
Critically evaluate resources and teaching, using this knowledge to improve the quality of teaching and learning
Assist in the development of the School Curriculum in line with the Academy’s Improvement Plan
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures in such a way as to support the academy’s values and vision
Continuing Professional Development - Personal:
Take responsibility for personal professional development, keeping up to date with developments and changes in the School Curriculum, which may lead to improvements in teaching and learning
Undertake any necessary professional development as identified in the School Improvement Plan taking full advantage of any relevant training and development available
Implement the use of new technologies that enhance teaching and learning including podcasts and interactive whiteboards
Carry out reflective practice exercises to move classroom practice, teaching and learning forward
Other Duties:
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
To follow and actively promote the school’s policies
Comply with the health and safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate
Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils
Barcroft Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Further information and application packs are available from email: headteacher@barcroft.lhmat.com
We encourage you to visit our wonderful academy. Please contact the academy office to arrange a suitable date on 01902 368132.
The Lighthouse Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
The Trust will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.
Whilst every effort has been made to outline the key duties and responsibilities of the role, it is not an exhaustive list. The duties and responsibilities of the role may vary from time to time, commensurate with and without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed and would not in itself justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Barcroft Academy
- School type
- Academies, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 472 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Barcroft Academy website
School location
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