Y5 Class Teacher

St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2AT

17 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS - UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS - UPS

Y5 Class Teacher job summary

Through God's love in action, we are the rich soil where roots grow and seeds flourish.'

At St Thomas CofE Primary School, those aren't just words on a wall — they shape everything we do. We're a warm, vibrant community school in the heart of Birmingham, where children are known, loved and inspired to thrive. We are looking for a Class Teacher who shares that vision and is ready to be part of something special.

You are someone who…

• Designs rich, purposeful learning that engages every child and ignites curiosity
• Holds high expectations and knows how to bring out the best in every learner
• Brings energy, creativity and genuine passion to the classroom every day
• Values faith, community and the whole child — academically, spiritually and personally
• Thrives in a team built on kindness, collaboration and mutual respect
• Holds QTS and is committed to growing as a practitioner

Why St Thomas?

• A school with a strong, distinctive Christian identity and a truly inclusive community
• Warm, supportive leadership that genuinely invests in its people
• A rich curriculum culture — with a particular focus on oracy, literacy and the arts
• Excellent professional development through the Fioretti Trust
• A real commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Comprehensive well-being package
• Competitive pay and pension in line with national scales

We'd love to show you what makes St Thomas special. Visits are warmly welcomed — please contact the school office to arrange a tour and see our community in action.

ECTs welcome to apply

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 St Thomas Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Thomas Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-cofe-academy

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