17 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    8 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    22 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - One year

Pay scale

M1

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Inspire, challenge, and motivate every single one of our brilliant young minds!
  • Create a learning environment that’s bursting with energy, curiosity, and excitement.
  • Tailor teaching styles and strategies to bring out the best in every child.
  • Bring enthusiasm and a commitment to raising standards across the board.
  • Build strong, positive relationships with parents and get fully involved in our vibrant school community.


What the school offers its staff

  • Enthusiastic children who are eager, curious, and excited to learn every day.
  • A welcoming school with a team of dedicated, experienced, and supportive staff.
  • The resources you need to make your magic happen in the classroom.
  • A strong commitment to your professional growth—we’ll help you shine even brighter!
  • Employee Support Services to keep you feeling great, inside and outside of school.
  • A deep commitment to safeguarding and making sure every child thrives in a safe environment.

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.

ECTs encouraged to apply

ECT Class teacher required for September 2026 initially on a fixed term contract for one year

Join Our Amazing Team at Kings Heath Primary!

Location: In the heart of Kings Heath, with fantastic public transport links!

We’re excited to announce a rare opportunity to join our large, welcoming, and friendly Primary School family!

At Kings Heath, community is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re all about creating a happy, inclusive environment where every child can thrive. We’re on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Class Teacher to join our dedicated team from the Autumn term 2026. This will initially be a fixed term contract.

With a Good rating from Ofsted in April 2023, we’re on an exciting journey forward—and we’d love for you to be part of it!

Ready to Shape Young Minds? Join Our Fun, Dynamic Team!

Are you a passionate teacher with a flair for creativity and a love for sparking excitement in the classroom? The Governors, Head Teacher, Senior Leaders, and the children at Kings Heath Primary School are looking for YOU to join our friendly team from the Summer Term. However, we could wait until September for the right person!

School tours will be on: 1st June, 2nd June, 5th June at 3:45pm.

Deadline for applications will be 8th June.

Interviews will be 12th June.


Commitment to safeguarding

Kings Heath Primary School and Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Two professional referees, an enhanced DBS check, on line background checks & a self-declaration declaration under the Childcare (Disqualifications) Regulations 2009 will required for the successful candidate.
Successful applicant will need to provide evidence of their qualifications, identity and Right to Work in the UK.

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 Kings Heath Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
664 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0121 464 9202

Kings Heath Primary School is a large, mainstream Primary School with three classes in each year-group and 650+ pupils in the main school. We also have a Nursery operating Monday to Wednesday each week.
We are a diverse and inclusive community of learners. Our mission statement: ‘Nurturing ambition, achievement, respect and happiness’ is at the heart of our school and community.

Kings Heath Primary School was judged to be “Good” in all areas by Ofsted In April 2023. “Pupils enjoy attending Kings Heath Primary School. There is plenty on offer for everyone.” “Leaders have high ambitions for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”

Arranging a visit to Kings Heath Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@kingsheathprimary.com.

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