Primary Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Bloxwich Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NR

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (321)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS (UPS where applicable) (Ects welcome)

Primary Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

Primary Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Primary Class Teacher

Bloxwich Academy Primary

Bloxwich Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS2 7JT

Commencing: January 2027 (Maternity Cover)

Salary: Main Pay Scale - ECTs are welcome

Bloxwich Academy Primary are seeking to recruit a committed and talented class teacher to join our primary team for a maternity cover contract. Do you want to be part of a dedicated and inspirational team, making a difference to pupils' lives?

The candidate needs to be ambitious to inspire and motivate young children to reach their potential regardless of their background. You will become part of a supportive team who provide exceptional learning opportunities for all children. You will set high expectations for children both behaviorally and academically, and offer a wide range of creative, inspirational lessons through all areas of the curriculum. Our children are encouraged to become confident, caring and independent and to use their abilities to the full.

We wish to appoint someone who:

• is passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable;
• has a good understanding of the primary curriculum;
• possesses enthusiasm and commitment to supporting all pupils;
• is positive and ambitious for the pupils;
• is willing to learn and be actively involved in training and improvement;
• is enthusiastic, keen and is aware of the needs of individual pupils;
• can work effectively as part of a team;
• will support and build effective relationships with pupils to help them achieve their full potential.

About us:
At Bloxwich Academy, we expect everyone to 'be the best they can be'. It is our strong belief that embedding high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices, leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

Please contact sshepherd@bloxwichacademy.co.uk for further information and if you would like to arrange a visit.

To apply please complete our application form on My New Term.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30th September 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

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

Safeguarding Notice: Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

Applying for the job

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About Bloxwich Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1383 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bloxwich Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bloxwich-academy

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