Class Teacher

Fairway Primary Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8XQ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: M1-UPS
• Additional allowances:

  M1-UPS

Class Teacher job summary

Fairway primary Academy is offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled teacher to join our school community as part of our teaching staff and make a positive impact to the educational experiences of our children. Our thinking and practices are innovative, and we are seeking the right candidate to join our strong teaching staff.

You will support in the development and implementation of school improvements, joining us as we join the other schools within our partnership on an exciting Ed-Tech project. This is one of many initiatives at Fairway that not only enhances teaching and learning but also offers continued high-value professional development.

You will have a strong commitment to safeguarding students; be child-centred with high aspirations for those you support. You will be committed, enthusiastic and demonstrate a passion for working with children and the academy staff whilst being professional, with honesty and integrity at the centre of everything you do.

Why choose Fairway Primary Academy?

We are one of ten partnership schools that ‘puts children and families first’ as we strive to nurture life-long learners. Our geographical proximity to our family schools, means that there are numerous opportunities to work collaboratively with other professionals, be it as an ECT, or a middle leader, offering a strong CPD package. These strong relationships promote professional growth and ensure that you are supported with both short- and long-term career goals. Fairway also offers a strong community ethos, working collaboratively with our Parent and Carer stakeholders.

We welcome you to organise an informal visit of our school. Please call the school office on 0121 464 3200 to arrange.

Closing Date: 6th February 2026

Date of Interview: Week Beginning 9th February 2026

Interview Venue: Fairway Primary Academy, Muirfield Gardens, Kings Norton, B38 8XQ

Commencement date in role: April 2026

Main contact: Miss H Byrne (Interim Head Teacher)

Greenheart Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We therefore expect all staff and volunteers to work to and within school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, child protection and health and safety.

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 Fairway Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 196 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fairway Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fairway-primary-academy

Fairway Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a dynamic ECT teacher who is looking to make an impact on children’s lives. We would like a teacher who has the drive, enthusiasm, and commitment to deliver the highest standards of educational provision.

If you can motivate, engage, and inspire young people in the classroom and have high expectations for behaviour and work, our children would love you to be their teacher in September 2024.

Experience of working across all primary phases would be beneficial but not essential. As part of the Greenheart Learning Partnership, we can offer the support of a successful multi-academy sponsor and the opportunity to benefit from the training and experiences offered across our learning partnership of 10 schools in the heart of the midlands.

A strong team ethos and excellent teaching are key requirements along with a commitment to improving the life chances and experiences of our children. A good sense of humour is always required.

Informal visits and questions are encouraged. Please contact Darren Mann dmann@fwp.greenheartlearning.org to organise a visit or for any enquiries.

Closing date of Friday 28th June 2024.

Interview date by arrangement Start date of September 2024

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