Class Teacher

St John's Church of England Primary Academy, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9AR

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,602.00 - £48,479.00 Annually (FTE) M1 to M6

Class Teacher job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Primary Class Teacher to join St John's CE Primary Academy, guided by the mission “Children First; in the footsteps of St Chad.” Everything we do is rooted in placing children at the centre of decision-making and supporting them to grow academically, socially and emotionally within a caring and inclusive community.

As a class teacher, you will take responsibility for the learning, progress and wellbeing of your pupils, delivering high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire curiosity and aspiration. You will set high expectations for all learners and ensure teaching is inclusive and responsive to individual needs, so every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Strong relationships underpin effective learning at St Johns C of E Academy . You will foster a calm, respectful and purposeful classroom environment built on trust and harmony, where pupils feel safe, valued and confident to participate fully in their learning. Working closely with teaching assistants, the SENDCo, and other professionals, you will demonstrate dedication to removing barriers to learning and supporting pupils’ academic, social and emotional development.

You will be part of a collaborative community of colleagues who value teamwork, professional dialogue and shared responsibility. Service to others is central to our ethos, whether that is supporting pupils and families or contributing positively to academy life. Colleagues are encouraged to play an active role in curriculum development and wider academy initiatives, helping to shape an environment where both pupils and adults can flourish.

St Johns C of E Academy is committed to colleague wellbeing and sustainable working practices. We offer guaranteed PPA time, work within STPCD directed time limits, and promote a culture of professional respect and support. We welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their career who are child-centred, reflective and aligned with our values, regardless of faith background.

The Trust is committed to being a Flexible Employer and welcomes open discussion around flexible working options.

We encourage you to visit the academy, if you wish to please contact the academy - admin@stjohnsacademy.co.uk or phone 0121 556 0269

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

St. John’s CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its pupils.
Appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and receipt of reference that are satisfactory to the school.

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 John's Church of England Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St John's Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-church-of-england-primary-academy

St. John’s is a friendly one form entry primary academy. We are proud to be a diverse family community, upholding our Christians values of Resilience, Excellence, Agape, Community and Hope we strive that all members of St. John’s ‘Believe to Achieve’.

Our academy is ‘Good’ in all areas (Ofsted, February 23). Ofsted said, "The school is a calm and orderly place in which to learn" and pupils "achieve well and are proud of their successes." As well as this, they observed that, "There is a strong sense of pastoral care across the school," and "Pupils' welfare is taken seriously by all staff."

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