Class teacher
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 6HT18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 June 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
18 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Hours: Full - time Salary: Main Teacher Pay Scale Contract: Permanent Hours: 27.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Role Overview:
We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our team. ECT’s are welcome to apply.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons that inspire and motivate our pupils, ensuring they reach their full potential. You will assess and monitor pupil progress, adapting your teaching to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
As a key member of our school community, you will contribute to the development of our curriculum and support the wider ethos of the school. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lesson Planning and Delivery: Plan and teach well-structured lessons that align with the school’s curriculum, inspiring and engaging our children.
* Assessment and Monitoring: Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, adapting teaching methods to meet individual learning needs.
* Behaviour Management: Maintain good relationships within the classroom, ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
* Communication: Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers regarding pupil achievements and wellbeing.
* Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching practises. * Safeguarding: Promote the safety and wellbeing of all pupils, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.
We are looking for candidates who:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): A relevant teaching qualification and a strong understanding of the primary curriculum.
* Passion for Education: A genuine enthusiasm for teaching and a commitment to fostering a love of learning in pupils.
* Effective Classroom Management: Proven ability to maintain a positive and productive learning environment through effective behaviour management strategies.
* Collaborative Team Player: Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider school community.
* Commitment to Professional Development: A proactive approach to personal and professional growth, seeking opportunities for continuous improvement in teaching practises.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the successful candidate:
* A very warm and welcoming community. Be part of a school that values community engagement and strives to make a positive impact on the lives of its pupils and families.
* The opportunity to work with other local schools as part of a well-established collaboration of Smethwick schools. Work within a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to continuous improvement and professional development.
*Work within a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to continuous improvement and professional development
* A strong commitment to your professional development. We encourage our teachers to pursue their passions and become excellent role models for our pupils.
* A happy and inclusive school
Further information about the job
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.
About Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 798 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery website
- Email address
- helen.ogrady@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0121 558 1602
Uplands Manor is a vibrant and large primary school in Smethwick, with a thriving nursery and a specialist SEND Unit for children with severe learning difficulties from across Sandwell LA. We are very clear in our desire to build upon our ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement and continue our journey towards becoming ‘Outstanding’ in the future, and this is an exciting opportunity for a leader to make a positive impact.
Arranging a visit to Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email helen.ogrady@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk.
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