Class Teacher for ELP

Maryvale Catholic Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 9AG

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hrs per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 01/09/2026-31/08/2027
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Maryvale Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, qualified Class Teacher on a fixed‑term basis starting in September 2026. The role is within the Enhanced Learning Provision (ELP), supporting our inclusive approach to educating children with special educational needs who struggle to access the curriculum at an age‑appropriate level.

The successful applicant will:

• be supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school
• provide academic, behavioural and social support for individual pupils and small groups
• have a strong understanding of the National Curriculum, with a proven record of achieving high pupil outcomes
• demonstrate good knowledge of adaptive teaching strategies to ensure inclusive practice for pupils with Special Educational Needs
• be enthusiastic, reflective and an effective communicator
• have high standards of oral, written and numeracy skills
• be committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children
• have some subject leadership experience, or be able to demonstrate readiness to lead a foundation curriculum subject

Experience of working in a Catholic school is desirable but not essential. We are a friendly, supportive staff with an excellent reputation.

Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment. Experienced practitioners are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a school where faith, community and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

The St John Paul II Multi Academy is a highly successful Catholic Multi Academy encompassing nine Primary Schools and two Secondary Schools. The ethos of St John Paul II Multi Academy is Catholic and was founded by the Catholic Church to provide education for children of Catholic families. As a Catholic Multi Academy, we aim to provide a Catholic education for all our pupils. It is essential that the Catholic character of the school’s education be fully supported by all staff within the multi academy. We therefore hope that all staff will give their full, unreserved and positive support for the aims and ethos of the St John Paul II Multi Academy.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Maryvale Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 236 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Maryvale Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: hr@sjp2.net
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/maryvale-catholic-primary-school-birmingham

Arranging a visit to Maryvale Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@sjp2.net.

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