Class Teacher - St John’s Primary Academy in Wolverhampton

St John’s Primary Academy is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher to join our successful and supportive team. As a larger-than-average, thriving academy that is oversubscribed, we are seeking passionate teachers who will embrace and contribute to our strong, positive culture and Christian vision. We set high expectations for all children, supporting them to succeed both academically and pastorally, make excellent progress and develop into confident, ambitious, and independent learners.

St John’s Primary Academy, Essington, is a Church School which works closely with the community. To continue our improvement, it is imperative that we appoint talented members of staff who share our vision of delivering a broad, balanced and exciting curriculum in a bright, attractive and supportive environment. We welcome applications from ambitious and imaginative teachers who are committed to creating engaging, enjoyable and purposeful learning experiences. We encourage applications from ECTs, as well as experienced teachers who are ready to broaden their experience and take on new challenges.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A qualified teacher with a passion for teaching and learning
• Able to demonstrate commitment to raising standards of teaching, learning and achievement for all learners
• Committed to working as part of a team and fully taking part in the life of our school and our community

The successful candidate will align themselves closely with the values and ethos of the academy and match the high levels of discretionary effort that current staff display. At St John’s we can offer ambitious teachers:

• Wonderful children who are proud of their school
• An excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience
• A dedicated and supportive staff team who embody our school vision and values
• High quality professional development opportunities and the support of skilled staff, in return for high levels of commitment
• A track record of staff successfully obtaining promotion following service at our academy

Potential candidates are highly recommended to visit the academy and meet with members of the Leadership Team. There will also be opportunities for interested staff to discuss their individual circumstances and explore the possibility of making credible applications.

Appointments can be made by emailing lgreenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy either during or outside of school hours. Scheduled visit dates are as follows:

• Monday 13th April at 2:00pm
• Monday 13th April at 4:00pm
• Friday 17th April at 2:00pm

Completed applications should be emailed to Laura Greenhouse at lgreenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy. Please include a supporting letter of no more than two A4 sheets, detailing your strengths and experience. Only fully completed applications will be accepted; do not include CVs. Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted by phone or e-mail.

Closing Date for applications: Monday 20th April at midday. Shortlisting will take place on: Wednesday 22nd April. Prior to interview references will be requested. Interviews: Wednesday 29th April 2026.

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the Safeguarding Policy is available on the academy website. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.