Class Teacher in Wednesbury

Job Title

Class Teacher – 1 year fixed term (maternity cover)

Job Details

• Location: Tameside Primary Academy
• Grade: TMS‑UPS
• Salary: £32,916 – £51,048 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week, term time
• Start date: September 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Identify educational aims and objectives for the class and create medium and short term plans.
• Prepare and teach a weekly timetable of lessons and activities appropriately matched to the age and range of abilities of every pupil in the class.
• Ensure that classroom practice supports all school and Trust policies.
• Deliver the curriculum in an exciting and stimulating way that aids children’s progression of both knowledge and skills.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent classroom practice.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children.
• The ability to extract, analyse and evaluate issues from data, and to implement strategies for improvement for all pupils in your class.
• A good understanding of teaching and learning.

We are ideally seeking a candidate with demonstrable experience, but applications from ECTs are also welcomed. A passion for educating and supporting young people, tenacity, commitment and knowledge of safeguarding practices will be vital for success.

Benefits

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Exceptional CPD provision.
• A supportive working environment and team ethos.
• Friendly, enthusiastic children.

Safeguarding

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.