Class Teacher

Hollyfield Primary School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7SG

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday - 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Main Pay Range - M1 to M6 - (Early Career Teachers are warmly welcomed)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about shaping the minds of young learners? Do you have a clear understanding of how children learn and thrive? Hollyfield Primary School, part of the highly successful Learning Trust for Excellence, is seeking an exceptional and enthusiastic teacher to join our dedicated team. We highly recommend visits to the school to experience our vibrant community and learning environment firsthand.

Applications from Early Career Teachers are warmly welcomed.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a track record in consistently good or outstanding teaching
• Have a clear understanding of how children learn and how to effectively move learning forward in a creative and engaging way
• Be proficient in using a wide range of IT resources to extend and enhance learning
• Inspire, challenge and motivate pupils to achieve their full potential
• Have an excellent knowledge of the curriculum

Observations: Friday 15th May 2026

Interviews: Monday 18th May 2026.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

• Enthusiastic, hardworking and very friendly children
• A supportive and welcoming staff and Governing Board who are committed to your professional growth
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development opportunities both within the school and across the Trust
• A chance for you to be part of a close-knit community with a strong sense of family… ‘where everyone matters’

If you are passionate about making a real difference to the future of our children and are unwavering in your determination to provide them with the outstanding education they deserve, this could be the perfect role for you.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Guidance_Notes__Teaching_.pdf - 184 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher JD Sept 26.doc - 98 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching_Application_Form.docx - 350 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hollyfield Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 407 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hollyfield Primary School website
• Email address: m.fisher@hollyfield.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 378 0672
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hollyfield-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Hollyfield Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.fisher@hollyfield.bham.sch.uk.

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