Early Years Classroom Teacher

Hateley Heath Academy, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 2RP

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  29 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (Actual)

Early Years Classroom Teacher job summary

At Hateley Heath Academy, we believe childhood matters.

We are a warm, inclusive and ambitious Academy, where every child is known, valued and celebrated as an individual.

We are now looking for an Early Years teacher who shares our belief that every child has the right to feel safe, included, understood and successful.

At Hateley, inclusion is not an add-on. It is central to our curriculum, our relationships, our environment and the way we think about children.

We recognise that children come to school with different needs, strengths, experiences and starting points, and we work hard to ensure every child can access learning, feel a strong sense of belonging and flourish.

This is not a school that stands still.

We are looking for an exceptional early years teacher who wants to be part of something amazing. Someone who understands that great teaching is about more than delivering lessons — it is about building relationships, noticing children carefully, removing barriers, adapting learning and creating experiences that help every child feel capable.

We are proud of our:

Inclusive and child-centred approach to learning
Commitment to equality, belonging and access for all children
Strong SEND, pastoral and wellbeing support

A belief that relationships and belonging are the foundation of successful learning
Beautiful learning environments both inside and outside
Forest School provision
Innovative Early Years provision built on play, exploration and child development
Commitment to educational research and reflective practice
Strong team culture where staff wellbeing matters
Ambitious vision for the future of infant education

We are constantly reflecting on what excellent education should look like

We are looking for someone who:

Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for every child
Believes all children can succeed when they are understood, supported and included

Understands that behaviour is communication and believes relationships come before compliance
Can adapt teaching and provision to meet a wide range of needs
Builds warm, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues
Understands the value of play, exploration and continuous provision within Early Years
Is creative, reflective and excited by new ways of thinking
Notices children carefully and responds to what they need
Works positively with teaching assistants, SENDCo, families and external professionals
Has a genuine passion for early childhood education
Wants to be part of a team that reflects deeply, learns together and is never afraid to improve

Most importantly, we want someone

What we can offer:

Incredible children who are enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn
A highly supportive, caring and inclusive staff team
A school that genuinely values professional development
The opportunity to work within an innovative learning environment
A leadership team that values creativity, trust and collaboration
Regular professional development tailored to your individual needs
The chance to help shape the future direction of infant education
A school community where inclusion, nurture and ambition go hand in hand

This is an opportunity to join a school that is not afraid to stand out from the rest.

Find out more and apply

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 Hateley Heath Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 418 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hateley Heath Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hateley-heath-academy

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