Year 4 Class Teacher

Amington Heath Primary School and Nursery, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4EN

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (639)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 2 terms until July 2027 with likelihood of extending to permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

A passionate and enthusiastic teacher with high expectations for all pupils.

Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive learning environment.

Commitment to raising attainment and ensuring excellent progress for every child.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

A reflective practitioner who is committed to continual professional development.

The ability to plan and deliver engaging, creative and inclusive lessons.

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

A willingness to contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Experience of teaching within a primary school setting is desirable.

The vision, values and determination to help drive school improvement and achieve the best outcomes for all pupils.

What the school offers its staff

A welcoming and supportive school community with a strong family ethos.

Wonderful children who enjoy learning and are encouraged to develop the skills they need for life beyond school.

A positive working environment where staff are valued, respected and supported.

A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work life balance.

Dedicated, hardworking colleagues who work together to secure the best outcomes for pupils.

A supportive Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team who put children at the heart of every decision.

High quality professional development and career progression opportunities.

The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and their families.

A school committed to continual improvement and excellence.

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.

At Amington Heath Primary School and Nursery, our children are at the heart of everything we do. We are a welcoming and inclusive school serving a diverse community, where pupils are known, valued and encouraged to achieve their very best.

Our learners are enthusiastic, kind and increasingly independent. Through our curriculum, family groups, leadership opportunities, educational visits and enrichment programme, we aim to develop confident, resilient young people who are proud of their school and eager to learn.

We are committed to providing a nurturing environment alongside high expectations for learning, behaviour and personal development. Recent developments, including our successful OPAL programme, have transformed playtimes and further strengthened our positive school culture.

Staff benefit from a supportive and collaborative team, a strong commitment to wellbeing and professional development, and leaders who value innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement. We believe that great schools are built by great people working together and we are proud of the warm, friendly atmosphere that visitors consistently comment upon.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school that is ambitious for its pupils, supportive of its staff and committed to ensuring every child thrives.

Commitment to safeguarding

Amington Heath Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance for the successful applicant.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Pack final.pdf - 393 KB (opens in new tab)

Childcare_disqualification_declaration_form 22.doc - 1.08 MB (opens in new tab)

PreEmploymentHealthAssessmentQuestionnairePEAQv23.doc - 867 KB (opens in new tab)

RecruitmentMonitoringForm.doc - 185 KB (opens in new tab)

About Amington Heath Primary School and Nursery

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 191 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Amington Heath Primary School and Nursery website
• Email address: office@amingtonheath.staffs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01827337465
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/amington-heath-primary-school-and-nursery

This successful and popular school has a good reputation. With 256 pupils on roll, including in Nursery, we are a small maintained primary school with 1-form of entry. Our strong and committed staff team, supported by an effective governing body, is instrumental in ensuring that the school provides an excellent education for all pupils.

Ofsted 2024, described Amington Heath Primary School as "a friendly school where pupils build positive relationships with staff and each other." The school has "high expectations for pupils’ achievement" and aims to make learning "an adventure for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)." The school is well-led by leaders who are "passionate about providing the best all-round educational experience for the pupils," and staff feel "valued, respected and well supported to do their jobs."

During the last graded Ofsted inspection (2018) Amington Heath Primary School was found to be good in all areas with outstanding leadership. The school was praised for its "culture of high expectations and ambition" and the leadership team's "clear vision" and effective teamwork. The school offers an "ambitious curriculum" with engaging "mini-adventures" that make learning practical and enjoyable. Staff are described as "dedicated and hard-working," and the school is well-led by leaders who are "passionate about providing the best educational experience." The school community is united and proud, with parents and staff feeling well supported by leaders.

Arranging a visit to Amington Heath Primary School and Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@amingtonheath.staffs.sch.uk.

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