Class Teacher

St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 8RN

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 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 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: M1 - M6
• Additional allowances:

  M1 - M6

Class Teacher job summary

This is a full-time, permanent teaching post at St John's and St Peter's C of E Primary, a one-form entry school of 210 pupils in the heart of Ladywood, Birmingham. We serve a rich, diverse community and we're proud of it. Our children deserve the best, and we're looking for a teacher who believes that too.

You'll be joining a team that works hard, supports each other, and is genuinely committed to getting the best outcomes for every child.

In this role, you'll be:

• Planning and delivering high-quality, engaging lessons across the curriculum
• Building strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Using assessment effectively to track progress and adapt your teaching
• Contributing to the wider life of the school, including enrichment, trips and whole-school events
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and external professionals
• Meeting the needs of a diverse cohort, including pupils with SEND and EAL

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds QTS and has experience teaching in a primary setting
• Has high expectations of every child, regardless of starting point
• Is reflective, open to feedback, and committed to their own development
• Understands or is willing to learn about the challenges and strengths of an urban, inner-city community

What we offer you:

• The opportunity to consolidate and grow great practice in a supportive environment.
• Trust wide support, being part of a Trust connected by our shared values as well as our geography. Work alongside experienced leaders, system support and a responsive central team.
• Professional growth, learn alongside us and have the opportunity to influence how we grow together.
• You'll receive regular instructional coaching, strong CPD, and genuine support from a leadership team that cares about your workload and wellbeing..
• The opportunity to build strong links with families and our wider community.
• The opportunity to work in a team who are invested in growing the potential of others.
• Comprehensive wellbeing package and support

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to meet you.

We would strongly encourage a visit to St John's before applying. Please contact the school office to arrange one.

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 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 & St Peter's CofE Primary

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-st-peter-s-cofe-academy

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