Reception Class Teacher

St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0UX

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2025

• Closing date

  21 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,605.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (FTE) M1 to M6

Reception Class Teacher job summary

The Role: At St. Michael’s CE Primary Academy, we’re looking for a Reception teacher with energy, passion, and a heart for Early Years education. This is more than just a teaching role – it’s a chance to make a lasting difference in the vibrant and diverse community of Handsworth.

We’re not searching for the “finished article”; we believe in recruiting for character and training for skill. If you have the drive to become a truly unforgettable teacher – the kind families talk about for years to come – we’ll invest in you. With a strong commitment to professional development and a culture that nurtures ambition, we’ll support you every step of the way to become the brilliant educator you aspire to be.

ECT's are encouraged to apply.

School Vision: To embody the love of God by championing justice and inspiring service.

School Values: Community, Aspiration, Learning and Love

About: St. Michael's CE Primary Academy, located in Handsworth, Birmingham, is a vibrant and inclusive one-form entry school committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth. As a Church of England school, we emphasize the development of strong moral values and a sense of community among our pupils. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to create a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Ofsted: The 2024 Ofsted inspection of St. Michael's CE Primary Academy in Handsworth, Birmingham, was a resounding success, with the school receiving an overall rating of Outstanding. The inspection, conducted on March 5th and 6th, highlighted the exceptional quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The report praised the school's commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, where students are encouraged to excel academically and personally. The dedication of the staff and the strong sense of community were noted as key factors in the school's outstanding performance. This achievement reflects the hard work and collaboration of the entire school community, making St. Michael's a beacon of excellence in education and community relations.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 176 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-michael-s-cofe-primary-academy-handsworth

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