Primary School Teacher

* Primary School TeacherFast Apply# Primary School TeacherEmployerLocation: Cannock, StaffordshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: M1 – UPS3 – £32,916 – £51,048 FTEPosted: 30th January 2026Start Date: 1st September 2026Expires: 11th February 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 1st September 2026Job ID: 1532126Start Date: 1st September 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1532126* Share :We are seeking an exceptional and motivated **Primary School Teacher to join our team**, with a particular specialism and passion for Upper Key Stage 2. The successful candidate will have strong expertise in Year 6 and will take a leading role in English across the school.This is an exciting opportunity for a highly effective practitioner with a proven track record of securing rapid and sustained improvement in Year 6 outcomes.**You will:*** • Lead high-quality teaching and learning in Upper Key Stage 2, with a strong focus on Year 6* • Demonstrate consistently strong impact on pupil progress, attainment and readiness for secondary school* • Use assessment intelligently to identify gaps and accelerate progress for all learners* • Have high expectations of behaviour, engagement and achievement* • Work collaboratively with colleagues to drive whole-school improvement**We are looking for someone who:*** Is a skilled and reflective classroom practitioner with substantial experience in Upper KS2* Has a strong track record of improving Year 6 outcomes, including SATs performance* Is confident teaching across the full KS2 curriculum, with particular strength in English and/or Maths* Can motivate, inspire and challenge pupils of all abilities* Is resilient, organised and thrives in a high-expectations environment* Is committed to continuous professional development and school improvement**We offer:*** A supportive and ambitious leadership team* A strong focus on professional development and instructional coaching* Pupils who are keen to learn and take pride in their achievements* A collaborative staff culture with shared high standards* The opportunity to make a significant impact at a key transition point in pupils’ educationMoorhill Primary School has a welcoming and highly dedicated team, committed to working in partnership with parents and the school community. We want children to enjoy and excel in their learning and achieve their potential in all areas of school life. Academic achievement is important, as is achievement in music, sport and the arts.**All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.****Join Shaw Education Trust – Support, Teach, Lead… Make the Remarkable Happen.**At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role holds the power to transform a life. Whether you\’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you’ll be part of something extraordinary.We are a dynamic and growing family of Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our mission is to unlock opportunity for every young person—whatever their background, ability, or starting point.Our **people are our greatest asset,** and we are deeply committed to their growth. Through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals and we champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and professional community fuel success. Every academy in our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital part in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.At the heart of our work is a deep respect for the children and young adults we serve—our “precious cargo.” We are proud to **\”exactly like nothing else”** and bridge the gap between education and the wider world, preparing every student for further education, employment, or training in inclusive environments where **integrity, equality, and opportunity thrive.**If you have the heart, passion, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our incredible team.**Support. Teach. Lead. Belong. Thrive.****Together, let’s make the remarkable happen.*****We believe that every child holds the power to be extraordinary!***That belief drives everything we do across our growing family of Primary schools. United by a passion for excellence, we work collaboratively—drawing on the latest research and bold innovation—to create vibrant, inspiring learning experiences that help every child shine.Our Trust-wide, evolving **3D Primary Curriculum** and forward-thinking **Digital Strategy** are crafted to spark curiosity, fuel imagination, and immerse children in energetic, meaningful learning. We are building more than just knowledge—we’re nurturing confidence, creativity, and a deep love of learning. Our schools are caring, stimulating places where children feel safe, empowered, and fully prepared for the journey ahead.We know just how crucial these early years are! Research shows that the quality of primary education has the single greatest impact on a child’s academic growth—and their social and emotional development too, but we also know we are not in this alone. A child’s earliest experiences, shaped by strong partnerships between home, preschool, and school, form the foundation for lifelong success. That’s why we value our families as essential partners in every step of the journey.Unlike other MATs, we embrace the diversity of our schools and communities, and we support each one to develop bespoke programmes of study that reflect their unique context—programmes that help children explore deeper, think bigger, and dream bolder. **Our pledge is simple and powerful: to enable every child to thrive.****Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:*** An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff)/Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)* **Support Staff only** based on working full time, all year – Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (**37 days holiday rising to 39 days** after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)* Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.* Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.* Free Eye Tests* Cycle to work scheme* Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you **grow, contribute** and **flourish** in your role and in the Trust.We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at **Shaw Education Trust** is a rewarding one.**Colleagues within the Trust benefit from:** Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute.* Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.* Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.* Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.* Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.* Participating in peer reviews.* Access to a suite of online courses.* Placement projects within our #J-18808-Ljbffr