KS2 Class Teacher

Abbey Catholic Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 6QL

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  18 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hrs per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Passionate about teaching and committed to securing excellent outcomes for pupils.
• Skilled in delivering a broad and balanced KS2 curriculum.
• Reflective, resilient and proactive in their professional development.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Eager to contribute to our Catholic ethos and wider school life.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a school where faith, community and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do, we would love to hear from you.

Details of this exciting position can be found in the attached Job Description.

What the school offers its staff

Abbey Catholic Primary School is a thriving, oversubscribed two-form entry primary school rooted in the Parish of St. Thomas and Edmund of Campion, affectionately known as Erdington Abbey.

Our school’s mission, “Learning to Follow in the Footsteps of Jesus with our Friends, Family and Parish,” is at the heart of everything we do. This mission is lived out daily through our strong Catholic ethos and enriched by our distinctive Foundation curriculum, Building the Kingdom, which uniquely integrates Catholic Social Teaching into subjects like History, Geography, and Literacy. We nurture a warm, inclusive environment where pupils thrive spiritually, academically, and socially.

We are now seeking a passionate and dedicated KS2 Class Teacher to join our committed, faith‑driven school community. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is enthusiastic about delivering high‑quality learning, fostering strong relationships and contributing to the wider life of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, well‑planned lessons that meet the needs of all learners within a KS2 classroom.
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
• Create a positive, supportive and stimulating learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and leaders to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning.
• Contribute to the Catholic ethos of the school and participate in the wider school community.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers to support pupil progress and wellbeing.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Desc for Teacher in the SJPIIMA (1) (1) (1) (2) (1) (1) (1).docx.pdf - 175 KB (opens in new tab)

About Abbey Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 420 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Abbey Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: hr@sjp2.net
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/abbey-catholic-primary-school-birmingham

Arranging a visit to Abbey Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@sjp2.net.

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