Class Teacher

St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown, Birmingham, B19 3QY

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 May 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 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)

Class Teacher job summary

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join St George’s C of E Academy Newtown, a vibrant and inclusive school serving a richly diverse community. You will deliver high-quality teaching through an ambitious, engaging curriculum, ensuring every child feels known, valued and supported to thrive academically, socially and spiritually.

Rooted in our Christian vision that “everyone belongs, grows and shines”, you will model our values of Community, Hope, Integrity, Thankfulness, Forgiveness and Courage. We are looking for a teacher with high expectations, a strong commitment to inclusion, and a belief in the potential of every child. Warmth, professionalism and dedication to pupils’ personal development are essential.

From September 2026, St George’s will be working in partnership with St Michael’s, Handsworth—an Ofsted Outstanding primary school. This collaboration will offer exciting opportunities to share curriculum expertise, access high-quality professional development, and benefit from enhanced career pathways.

You will join a supportive, collaborative staff team with a shared moral purpose and commitment to continuous improvement. This is an exciting time to be part of St George’s—a school defined by ambition, care and opportunity.

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.

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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 St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 274 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-george-s-church-of-england-academy-newtown

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