Class Teacher

St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3TG

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• 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: £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (FTE) Pay Award for 26/27 pending

Class Teacher job summary

About this Role

St Thomas’ is a special place with a group of dedicated staff who are committed to ensuring that our children receive the very best education and where our children grow to be confident, highly motivated and happy. As a Church of England school, our vision, “Growing, Learning and Shining Together with God,” underpins all that we do.

Duties & Responsibilities

We expect our Class Teacher at Manor MAT to uphold our core values of Integrity; Ambition, Collaboration and Inclusion; act with honesty; keep their knowledge and skills as a Class Teacher up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with everyone concerned in the best interests of the pupils.

Core Purpose

The core purpose of a Class Teacher at a Manor MAT School is to provide the children in their class with high quality teaching and learning, to implement high quality curriculum provision and achieve the highest standard possible.

Core Objectives

To set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.

To establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect.

To set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions.

To demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.

Employee Benefits

A dedicated and friendly staff team who are committed to delivering the best education and services for children and staff within the Trust.

CPD opportunities in-line with role

The chance to join a growing Academy who are committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all pupils

VivUp - Employee Benefits scheme (https://vivupbenefits.co.uk/)

Manor Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this vision. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. Manor Multi Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children, you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process, and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Informal visits to school are welcome. To arrange a visit please contact the school.

Interviews to be confirmed.

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 Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-church-of-england-primary-academy

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