Teacher

Rufford Primary School, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 7NR

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  12 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time, Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Range MPR1 – UPR3 Annual salary: £32,916 - £51,048 FTE

What skills and experience we're looking for

This role will be initially placed in the Pathway Learning Centre which is part of the Local Authority's' SEND Sufficiency and Alternative Provision Strategy 2025 – 2031. Pathway Learning Centres provide an appropriate education along with targeted holistic support which meets the needs of children at risk of high suspensions or exclusion, regardless of ability, needs, background and location. At Rufford, we are dedicated to ensuring all our children feel a sense of belonging at school. We prioritise inclusion in all aspects of school life, and we are determined to support vulnerable children and help them to succeed in their education. Our Pathway Learning Centre serves children from across Dudley who will come on placements of around 12 weeks. If you have the drive and commitment to be part of our team, then we would welcome your application.

What the school offers its staff

Why Work at Rufford Primary School?

At Rufford Primary School, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional education for all our children. As part of our supportive and collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with our engaging and caring children
• Benefit from the support and resources of our Trust
• Receive ongoing professional development to enhance your skills
• Be part of a school built on our strong RISE values

If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated, and experienced Class Teacher who is passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and expect all Staff and Volunteers to share this commitment. All necessary Safeguarding checks will be undertaken in accordance with KCSIE 2024 which must have satisfactory outcomes, otherwise the conditional job offer may be withdrawn. In line with KCSIE we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates.

This role has been assessed as working in regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check.

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About Rufford Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 250 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rufford Primary School website
• Email address: hbowen1@invictus.education
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rufford-primary-school-stourbridge

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