Year 1 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Leigh Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2YH

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  6 May 2025

• Closing date

  28 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale

Year 1 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

Vision and values

Leigh Primary School strives to be a community of lifelong learners, relationship builders and memory makers.

As part of the Leigh Trust family of schools, we are ‘The TEAM that CARES.’

We can offer you:

pupils who are ‘polite, confident and respectful towards each other’ (Ofsted November 2021) and ready to learn

a supportive and caring team who work together to achieve the best outcomes for all

a Trust Wellbeing charter which supports and promotes the wellbeing of all staff

a well thought-through curriculum which provides teachers with the subject knowledge, pedagogy and resources they need to teach each subject effectively

bespoke continual professional development to help you in your career

the opportunity to collaborate with and benefit from the mutual support of schools within Leigh Trust

We are looking for someone who has:

a positive, optimistic outlook

a desire to work at a school where learning and continual professional development is the norm

the same vision and values

a passion for teaching and learning

a good understanding of what makes effective teaching and learning

great communication skills with the ability to build trust and confidence with parents and colleagues

a drive and determination to succeed

strong time management and personal management skills

the ability to be proactive, flexible and creative

Closing date: Friday 28th February 2025 at 12pm

Shortlisting date: Monday 3rd March 2025

Interview date: Friday 7th March 2025

A visit to Leigh Primary School is encouraged. Visits are scheduled for-

Wednesday 12th February 2025 at 3.45pm

Thursday 13th February 2025 at 2.30pm

Friday 14th February 2025 at 9am

Please contact the school office on the below number if you would like to attend the school or have any questions regarding visiting. 01214642621

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Leigh Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 439 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Leigh Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leigh-primary-school-birmingham (opens in new tab)

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