Class Teacher – Maternity Cover
Commencing from – January 2027
The Executive Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a full-time maternity cover Class Teacher commencing January 2027 at Albert Pritchard Infant School and Wood Green Junior Federated Schools. We are currently looking for experienced class teacher to join our friendly, inclusive, and supportive team. We are looking to appoint a teacher who has recent and relevant KS2 class teaching experience recognises the importance of providing a safe and supportive learning environment has high expectations and a commitment to raising standards has excellent communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team is flexible, creative, and committed to developing their expertise as a teacher is committed to the wider life of the school and working with parents and the wider community
We are looking to appoint a class teacher who:
- Is inspirational and highly effective
- Is passionate about teaching and enabling all children to achieve their full potential
- Is a reflective practitioner committed to personal development and sharing great practice with colleagues
- Is positive and proactive
- Is willing to participate fully in the life of the school
We can offer:
- A leadership team that will support, encourage and develop you as a practitioner
- A supportive, friendly staff team
- Inspirational school grounds to enhance learning opportunities
- High quality CPD
- Motivated, enthusiastic children who love to learn
- A welcoming and supportive school community
We hold the right to close this vacancy sooner than the closing date.
Online Search
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may come up during this search during the interview.
Location:
Albert Pritchard Infant and Wood Green Junior Federated Schools.
Closing Date:
Closing date Wednesday 14th October 2026 at 4.00 p.m.
Interviews:
Week commencing Monday 19th October 2026
Required from January 2027 after safeguarding clearances obtained.
Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.
- Hours - Full Time
- Grade - Main Teacher Pay Scale (M1-M6)
- Location - Albert Pritchard Infant School Crew Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9QG - Wood Green Junior Federated Schools Hobs Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9BW
- Contract - Fixed Term (12 months Maternity cover)
- Closing Date - Wednesday 14th October 2026 at 4pm
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