Class Teacher (EYFS/ KS1)

Landau Forte Academy Greenacres, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4AB

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS

Class Teacher (EYFS/ KS1) job summary

Join a growing school. Shape something special.

At Landau Forte Academy Greenacres, we are building something exceptional. We are seeking a passionate and committed EYFS or Key Stage 1 teacher who wants to be part of a school on a clear journey of improvement — supported by a strong Trust, a dedicated leadership team, and a community that believes deeply in its children.

This is an exciting opportunity for:

An Early Career Teacher (ECT) ready to begin their career in a supportive, well-structured environment

Or an experienced practitioner looking for a fresh challenge and the chance to make a real difference

Why Greenacres?

Greenacres is a school rooted in its community, driven by high expectations, and guided by our core values:

Ambitious - we believe every child can achieve highly

Respectful - we build positive, nurturing relationships

Resilient - we develop confident learners ready for the future

We are on a rapid improvement journey, with a clear focus on:

High-quality teaching and learning

A well-sequenced, knowledge-rich curriculum

Strong early reading and language development

Excellent behaviour and a culture of care

What we are looking for

We want a colleague who:

Has experience in Reception or Key Stage 1, or a strong interest in developing within this phase

Is passionate about early reading, phonics, and language development

Has high expectations for all pupils, including disadvantaged learners

Is committed to creating a calm, purposeful and nurturing classroom environment

Is reflective, driven, and keen to continually improve their practice

Works well as part of a team and embraces collaboration

What we offer

A supportive and values-driven Trust with a strong track record of school improvement

A comprehensive ECT programme with high-quality mentoring and CPD

Access to instructional coaching and evidence-informed teaching strategies

A collaborative staff team who are committed to improving together

Opportunities to grow and develop as the school continues its journey

Be part of something bigger

This is more than a teaching role — it is an opportunity to help shape the future of a school and its community.

If you are ambitious for yourself and for children, and you want to work in a school where your impact truly matters, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact: STOMSON@lfatg.org.uk

Apply now

Closing date: 15th May 2026

Interview date: w/b 18th May 2026

Landau Forte Academy Greenacres is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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 Landau Forte Academy Greenacres

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 349 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Landau Forte Academy Greenacres website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/landau-forte-academy-greenacres

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