Class Teacher (EYFS/KS1) at St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SJCEPSH/69608

Location

Sandwell Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 8NH

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week

32.50

Weeks Per Year

52.14

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

Midday, Fri 5th Jun, 2026

Start Date

01-09-2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

11-06-2026

Interview Date(s) 11-06-2026

About this Role

We are a 2 form entry church school with strong links to the local community, we are looking for a committed teacher who can subscribe to our ethos:

Let Your Light Shine

Opportunities for All

Value one another

Enriching education

This should be a teacher who -

• has the commitment, drive and determination to improve standards and achievement for all pupils
• has high expectations of themselves, pupils and staff
• is an excellent classroom practitioner
• is highly motivated, hard-working and is focussed on raising standards
• has excellent inter-personal and communication skills, so that they can work well as a team
• is keen to develop and improve their own practice

We are offering:

• a successful, happy, friendly and welcoming school
• a committed enthusiastic, hard-working team who care deeply about our children
• pupils who are happy, well behaved and eager to learn
• a team that promotes and encourages staff development
• a team that has a positive ethos, that listens and understands the demands of the teaching role
• a team that actively supports a rewarding work-life balance
• supportive parents, staff and governing body
• a school rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in September 2024

The vacancy is for fixed term for a year in the first instance, but could be extended (due to funding)

Visits to the school are encouraged, available dates are –

Monday 1^st June between 10am – 11am or Tuesday 2^nd June at 9.30 or 4pm – please contact Neelam Sagoo (Senior Office Manager) to book a slot convenient to your working day.
Interviews to be held on 11^th June 2026
Highly experienced candidates and ECTs are encouraged to apply.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.