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Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Anker Valley Primary Academy, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0FD

This job expired on 9 May 2025 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  9 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 9 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M2 - UPS 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

This post is not suitable for Early Career Teachers.

In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will:      

• be ambitious and highly skilled classroom practitioner;   

• support our belief that every child has the right to the best possible learning experience;   

• be committed to providing learners with superb knowledge, skills and understanding through an irresistible learning adventure;   

• have high aspirations for every child in our school, and strive to ensure that every second of their journey is magical, memorable and of the highest possible standard;   

• be committed to their own professional learning;   

• be able to contribute and support the school's relentless drive to enable limitless possibilities for every child;    

• be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.

What the school offers its staff

Anker Valley is an amazing place to work. We are committed to understanding every child as an individual and meeting their needs effectively so that they can realise their limitless possibilities. We can offer an incredible team, a warm and nurturing work environment and development opportunities to support your own professional growth.   

We are looking for a reflective, creative and enthusiastic teacher to join our mutually supportive team of staff who passionately believe in providing the best education for our children.   The successful candidate will be a committed professional, capable of providing high quality teaching.    

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.

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Additional documents

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

Class Teacher Job Description - Personal Specification.pdf - 671 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Fixed Term Maternity Cover September 2025.pdf - 383 KB (opens in new tab)

Appendix 4 - Application Guidance.pdf - 725 KB (opens in new tab)

About Anker Valley Primary Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 115 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Anker Valley Primary Academy website
• Email address: office@ankervalley.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/anker-valley-primary-academy

Anker Valley Primary Academy, part of Fierté Multi-Academy Trust, is a thriving and expanding school at the heart of its community. We welcome applications from experienced teachers who can work closely with the Headteacher and wider team to deliver an enriching and inspiring learning journey for our pupils as the school continues to grow.

Our vision at Anker Valley Primary Academy is rooted in strong partnerships with parents, the local community and the wider trust, working together to enable every child to soar to excellence. With modern facilities and extensive outdoor spaces, we provide rich opportunities for learning within a nurturing, vibrant environment.

Arranging a visit to Anker Valley Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@ankervalley.org.

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