KS1 Class Teacher (ECT)

Hill Avenue Academy, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 6PY

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 May 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £34,822.00 Annually (Actual)

KS1 Class Teacher (ECT) job summary

Are you an enthusiastic, dedicated ECT looking to start your teaching career at a school where everyone feels valued, supported, and inspired to be their best? At Hill Avenue Academy, we are proud of our warm, welcoming culture and our unwavering commitment to nurturing both pupils and staff. We are looking for a teacher to work alongside our dedicated KS1 team.

We truly believe in our values of Happiness, Teamwork, Respect and Achieve guide all that we do as a school community to give our children the very best possible start in life.

What We Offer

• A supportive and forward-thinking SLT who truly value staff wellbeing and maintain an open-door culture.
• Exemplary behaviour and behaviour for learning, allowing teachers to focus on what matters most - high‑quality teaching.
• A genuine commitment to balancing teacher workload with high expectations, focusing on areas proven to have real impact.
• Fantastic CPD opportunities, including tailored professional development, coaching, and career progression pathways.
• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive staff culture, where every member of the team is valued.

What We’re Looking For

• A passionate teacher with drive, enthusiasm and a commitment to making a difference.
• Someone who embraces teamwork, values relationships and contributes positively to school life.
• A reflective practitioner who strives for excellence and believes every child can achieve.
• An individual who embodies our school’s values and is eager to grow professional

If you’re looking for a school where you will be supported, valued, and empowered to thrive, we would love to hear from you. We welcome candidates to visit the school to so you can experience our values and welcoming community for yourself.

OPEN TO ECTs ONLY

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 Hill Avenue Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 363 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hill Avenue Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hill-avenue-academy

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