Teacher - Ridgeway Primary Academy in Chasetown

CLASS TEACHER

Salary:£32,916-£45,530 (£19,749 - £27,317 Actual Salary per annum)

Contract:Temporary until 20th July 2027 to cover a maternity leave

Hours:19.5 hrs per week Tuesday, Thursday And Friday

Start Date:1st January 2027

At Ridgeway Primary Academy, our children are at the heart of everything we do. We encourage them to be 'Open to Possibilities' and believe that 'Anything is Possible' as they strive to achieve their best outcomes in all areas, whatever their personal starting points may be.

Ridgeway is a successful 2 form entry primary school in Chasetown. We currently have 417 pupils on roll in the main school and a further 200 children accessing Early Years provision in our term time Ridgeway Tots twos group and Sunbeams Nursery and Sunny Days Nursery, which is open all year.

Ridgeway Primary Academy has an excellent reputation and provides a lively and creative environment in which to work. School received a further 'Good' rating from OFSTED at our last inspection in December 2024 and Sunny Days in July 2024. Ridgeway Primary Academy is one of the founding schools in the Primitas Learning Partnership, a cross phase MAT serving the local area which opened in September 2021. Currently there are seven schools within the partnership; two high schools, four primary schools and a special school. The Trust provides opportunities for the schools to work collaboratively to support school improvement.

We are looking to appoint a talented Reception Classroom Teacher with a sound knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, to join our amazing group of staff, from January 2027.

We are seeking someone with high expectations, excellent subject knowledge and the ability to inspire children to achieve their best.

We are looking for someone who:

• With high expectations, excellent subject knowledge and the ability to inspire children to achieve their best.
• Has a drive to be outstanding with high expectations of pupils' achievements, attainment and behaviour
• Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Is brimming with ideas and enthusiasm and has excellent subject knowledge
• Is a hardworking and dedicated practitioner; able to motivate and inspire pupils and staff who has a commitment to their own personal and professional development
• Is willing to contribute to the life of the school and its community and to go over and above to make great things happen for our children

Benefits:

At our school, we want our staff to be appreciated and to know we value the contributions they make to our team and the development of our children. As such, alongside our very competitive pay scale, we offer a range of benefits that our staff team can use while working at the school. These include:

• Access continued professional development
• Flexible hours and an understanding that work needs to work for you
• Childcare discount
• Access to free counselling services
• A supportive team environment
• A wellbeing focused leadership team and wellness programmes
• Competitive salary
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to free gym membership
• Option to join a healthcare plan at a reduced rate.

Ridgeway Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, online check and references.You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references.

If you would like to visit the school on either Friday 9th October 2026 at 9.15 am or Monday 12th October 2026 at 4.00 pm, please contact Mrs Judith Crook, PA to the Headteacher, email j.crook@ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk

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