Class Teacher x 2

Featherstone Academy, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 7AS

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 February 2026

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: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)

Class Teacher x 2 job summary

Are you excited by innovative practice and eager to join a forward-thinking school? If so, Featherstone Academy wants to hear from you! We are seeking 2 passionate and driven Class Teachers to join our ambitious team. These are permanent positions.

Featherstone Academy is proud to be a GOOD school (Ofsted, March 2023) with high aspirations for every child. Situated at the heart of our community, we provide high quality education from Preschool through to Year 6, ensuring that all pupils are supported to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and reflective class teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high quality teaching and learning, making learning exciting and engaging while ensuring strong progress and outcomes for all pupils.

With continued investment in high quality resources, we offer a stimulating and inclusive learning environment where creativity, curiosity, and ambition are encouraged. Our forward -thinking approach to teaching and learning supports both professional development and pupil success.

We welcome applications from teachers who can consistently provide inspirational learning experiences that enable all children to thrive, underpinned by secure knowledge of current pedagogy, research, and practice.

You will:

• Plan and deliver high-quality, innovative lessons that inspire and engage young learners
• Apply secure understanding of age-appropriate assessment strategies to track and accelerate progress
• Create a vibrant, stimulating learning environment where children flourish and thrive
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to drive forward our vision for excellence

The successful candidate will:

• Uphold our school vision and values, driven by STRIVE
• Join a supportive team of staff and parents who are overwhelmingly positive about all aspects of the school
• Demonstrate high standards and a full commitment to pupil success
• Establish a trusting, open culture that prioritises safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Be flexible, hardworking, and eager to engage in ongoing professional development
• Lead and support by example, setting the highest expectations for themselves and others
• Possess strong, nurturing behaviour management skills and excellent SEND/child development knowledge
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including extra-curricular clubs and community engagement
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to create inspirational learning opportunities
• Teach children whose behaviour is good and who are eager to learn

What we offer:

• A forward-thinking and ambitious Senior Leadership Team, committed to innovation and excellence
• A full induction programme and tailored training opportunities to support your professional growth
• A vibrant learning environment with extensive outdoor learning opportunities
• A school at the centre of its community, where every child is valued and encouraged to succeed

How to apply

To apply for the post, please complete your application form, ensuring you quote the job reference number below, and return to: lwood@fea.greenheartlearning.org by Friday 20th March at midday.

Closing Date: Friday 20th March at midday.

Dates of Interview: Tuesday 24th March

Interview Venue: Featherstone Primary Academy

Commencement date in role: 1st September 2026

Contact: Laura Wood lwood@fea.greenheartlearning.org 01902 734167

Greenheart Learning Partnership is a dynamic and thriving multi-academy trust, proudly serving 10 primary schools across the West Midlands. Our commitment to delivering the very best education for our pupils is unwavering, and we are built on strong values that guide everything we do.

Greenheart Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We therefore expect all staff and volunteers to work to and within school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, child protection and health and safety.

This post is subject to satisfactory references which will be requested prior to the interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK. This post is also covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

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 Featherstone Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 258 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Featherstone Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/featherstone-academy

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