Vacancy for Class Teacher (2 positions available) – Full-time

Suitable for ECTs

Nansen Primary School part of Leigh Trust: 104 Naseby Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham, B8 3HG

E-mail: h.begum@nps.leightrust.co.uk (Office Manager)

Required: September 2026

Leigh Trust are proud to promote a new and exciting opportunity that has arisen at Nansen Primary school. We are looking to appoint 2 class teachers who have high expectations, of themselves and their pupils, and has the ability to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils through quality teaching and creative learning experiences.

Nansen Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive primary school located in the heart of Alum Rock, Birmingham. Serving a diverse community, the school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive.

If you are a passionate, inspirational and dedicated teacher who shares our vision for excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Nansen Primary School.

Please apply if you are:

·         An outstanding, dynamic classroom practitioner with an excellent understanding of how children learn and have experience of teaching in EYFS/KS1/KS2.

·         An innovative practitioner with creative drive to help shape an exciting curriculum.

·         An individual who has strong communication and interpersonal skills and has the ability to motivate, inspire, lead, support and challenge others.

·         Committed to the involvement of children and parents working together.

·         Dedicated to achieving high standards in all areas

·         Enthusiastic in helping the school to meet the challenges of the future

We can offer you:

·         A large, committed, welcoming, professional and hardworking staff team.

·         Children who are happy, keen and eager to learn

·         A fully supportive and professional governing body

·         A successful and supportive multi-academy trust

·         Inclusive school environment that values the wellbeing and professional development of its staff

·         Opportunities for career progression and ongoing training

How to apply

Please apply via clicking on the link to the My New Term portal below. You will need to Register and create an account with them. Once registered, you will be able to submit your application.

Closing date: 17^th June 2026 at 8am

Shortlisting date: 17^th June 2026.

Interview and Observation: 23^rd June 2026.

Part of the interview process will be a class observation; you must be available to attend and take part in this activity.

Any successful candidate(s) will be invited to a Leigh Trust open day on Thursday 9^th July. Please ensure you are available to attend this event for the whole day. Thank you.

Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding & Child Protection

Nansen Primary believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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.

Nansen Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including: Enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable reference. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2023. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account."