Class Teacher

Barcroft Academy, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 1NA

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  4th January 2027

• Closing date

  26 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (550)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (Actual) MPS1 - MPS6

Class Teacher job summary

Barcroft Academy is seeking two dedicated class teachers to join our friendly, hardworking and supportive team from January 2027. We have exciting opportunities to teach in Year 1 and Year 4, working with our wonderful children and committed colleagues to make a real difference.

Barcroft Academy is a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming primary academy at the heart of the Willenhall community. As a proud member of Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust, we are committed to providing an ambitious, engaging and enriching education where every child is valued, celebrated and encouraged to achieve their very best.

Our BARCROFT values underpin everything we do. We believe in nurturing confident, resilient and independent learners who are thoughtful, caring and respectful of others. We have high expectations, a strong sense of belonging and a shared determination to ensure that every child succeeds, regardless of their starting point.

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

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.

About Barcroft Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 453 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Barcroft Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barcroft-academy

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