Unqualified Teacher

Highfield Junior and Infant School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3QF

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  4 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,731.00 - £33,902.00 Annually (Actual)

Unqualified Teacher job summary

UNQUALIFIED TEACHER

Term time

permanent

Pay Range UQT 1 - UQT6

£21,731 - £33,902

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in children's lives?
Do you have the drive to inspire, support, and grow within a dynamic school environment?

The Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) wish to appoint an Unqualified Teacher to join Highfield Junior and Infant School. As an Unqualified Teacher, you will work closely with experienced educators and leaders to deliver high-quality learning experiences for our pupils. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in teaching, supported by experienced professionals and a forward-thinking trust.

Our family of schools consist of Prince Albert Primary School, Heathfield Primary School, Highfield J&I School, Birchfield Primary School, Sutton Park Primary School, PA High School and Lakey Lane Primary School.

What we are looking for:

• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their learning journey.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, reflective, and resilient approach to teaching and learning.
• A willingness to learn and grow within a supportive school environment.

We are a forward thinking and innovative Multi Academy Trust (MAT) with fantastic pupils, Trustees and supportive Academy Representatives. Our staff are a friendly, professional and dedicated team in the heart of the city serving an aspirant, culturally diverse community.

We can offer:

• A well resourced teaching environment
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Exceptionally supportive staff and leadership
• Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn
• A highly supportive leadership team and executive team invested in your growth and professional development
• A working culture that promotes diversity, equality, and social justice
• A caring working environment where your welfare is of paramount importance
• Hardworking and supportive team
• Excellent care and support for all staff
• Comprehensive induction and on-going opportunities for professional development
• A positive and stimulating learning environment which values the contribution of all staff
• Opportunities for promotion and progression

Benefits:

As a PACT employee you will have access to benefits listed below:

• Health Cash Plan
• Discounted gym membership
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Free confidential advice, information and counselling service
• Well-being days
• Employee referral scheme
• Generous local government pension scheme

The PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo satisfactory online checks, and successful applicants will be required to complete enhanced DBS checks.

If you believe you possess the qualities to take on this exciting challenge, then we would be delighted to hear from you. Visits are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged. If you wish to arrange a visit, please contact the PACT HR department via HR@the-pact.co.uk where the HR team will make the necessary arrangements.

Further information about the school our outcomes and philosophy can be found on our Trust’s website: www.pahigh.co.uk. To apply for this role, please complete the online application through MyNewTerm.

“This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role”

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time without prior notice.

CLOSING DATE: 4 November 2025 - midday

INTERVIEWS: 11 November 2025

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 Highfield Junior and Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 681 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Highfield Junior and Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/highfield-junior-and-infant-school

The Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) is a forward thinking and innovative Multi Academy Trust (MAT) with fantastic pupils, trustees and supportive local academy committee members and a great community. We place bespoke professional development and support at the heart of all we do. We are relentless in the pursuit of excellence for all our stakeholders and firmly believe in the coaching model. We are passionate about children’s learning, creative in our approach and constantly reflective in our philosophy. Our family of schools consists of Prince Albert Primary School, Heathfield Primary School, Highfield Junior & Infant School, Birchfield Primary School, Sutton Park Primary and PA High School.

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