Class Teacher

Castlefort Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 9JP

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Monday 4th January 2027

• Closing date

  20 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (746)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (Actual)

Class Teacher job summary

We are looking for a candidate who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status

Demonstrates a genuine passion for teaching and a commitment to inspiring children.

Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Is eager to embrace new challenges and grow professionally.

Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We encourage you to visit our wonderful school. Please contact the school office to arrange a suitable date by emailing postbox@castlefort.lhmat.com or calling on 01543 452158.

At The Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our academies, ranging from a small infant school to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more about The Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust and the location of our academies at: www.lhmat.com

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 Castlefort Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 225 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Castlefort Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castlefort-academy

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