Yr 6 Teacher - Ridgeway Primary Academy in Burntwood

Salary: Teachers Main scale £32,916 - £45,350 per annum.

Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2026, could be extended.

Hours: Full time, 32.5 hrs per week, or part of a job share.

Start Date: 1st January 2026.

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 are open all year.

Ridgeway Primary Academy has an excellent reputation and provides a lively and creative environment in which to work. The school received a further ‘Good’ rating from OFSTED at our last inspection in December 2024 and Sunny Days in July 2024.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Yr 6 teacher to join our team supporting pupils through this important final stage of primary school. We are seeking someone with high expectations, excellent subject knowledge and the ability to inspire children to achieve their best. Experience in Year 6 or upper KS2 would be an advantage, though not essential.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about helping every child succeed, both academically and personally.
• Able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• An excellent practitioner who has a proven track record of having a positive impact on pupil outcomes.
• A hardworking and dedicated practitioner; able to motivate and inspire pupils and staff; committed to their own personal and professional development; an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills; willing to contribute to the life of the school and its community and to go above and beyond to make great things happen for our children.

In return we can offer you:

• A positive environment in which to work where children are enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Dedicated, friendly, supportive and highly motivated colleagues who strive to provide the highest quality of teaching for our pupils.
• A commitment to continuing your professional development.
• A highly supportive Governing Board and staff team who work hard to ensure children achieve the very best outcomes both academically and socially.
• Discounted childcare from our on‑site whole year nursery.
• Access to free counselling services.
• Access to a healthcare scheme.
• Access to free gym membership.

We encourage all interested candidates to apply. 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. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, references, online searches and a disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references. A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 10th November 2025 (12 noon)

INTERVIEW DATE: Week beginning 10th November 2025

To apply for the position, please complete the application form and equality & diversity monitoring form and return it to Mrs Judith Crook, PA to the Co‑Headteachers, email j.crook@ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk. CVs will not be accepted. If you would like further information on the role, or would like to book an out‑of‑hours visit, please contact j.crook@ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk.