KS2 Class Teacher - Kingsthorne Primary School

Kingsthorne Primary School, Experienced KS2 (Year 4) Class Teacher (This position is not suitable for an Early Career Teacher) Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity Leave until July 2027 Full time - 32.5 hours per week Salary: £32,916 - £51,047 We are looking for a class teacher who:

• Has high expectations for children's attainment, achievement and behaviour.
• Is willing to take risks and learn from mistakes.
• Can build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Is committed to continued professional development
• Is passionate about making the classroom a safe place for children where exciting and engaging lessons happen.
• Has a commitment to continued professional development
• Has potential to become a Phase Leader (TLR2) What we offer:
• Fantastic, friendly children who are keen to learn.
• An experienced, supportive and friendly staff team.
• An inclusive, welcoming and kind school community
• PPA from home. Closing date Friday 16th October 2026 – 12 noon Interviews week commencing 19th October 2026 Informal visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, please contact the school office. Further details and an application pack are available from our school website www.kingsthorneprimary.co.uk or email enquiry@kingsthorne.bham.sch.uk Short-listed candidates will be required to provide two suitable references who may be contacted before interview. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification; qualifications; medical fitness; identity and right to work. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent 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. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.