Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) in Birmingham

Class Teacher (Maternity cover)

For January 2027 - Fixed-term contract (KS2) - (Maternity cover from 1st January until 21st July 2027)

Shustoke C of E Primary School,

Scale point from M1-M6

The Governors at Shustoke C of E Primary School are looking for an excellent practitioner to join our wonderful team. Our school is in Warwickshire County Council, and in the heart of the community. We have a beautiful rural setting (located between Coleshill, Fillongley and Meriden), and easily accessible from Birmingham, Coventry and Solihull, as well as the counties of North Warwickshire and Staffordshire. We are proud to be part of the Diocese of Birmingham.

Strong Relationships between staff and children, between children and between staff and parents are of vital importance to all of us. These have been instrumental in the longstanding and continued success of the school.

The successful candidate will:

• model and promote our core values of Compassion, Hope, Respect, Perseverance,Wisdom and Forgiveness to help children experience life in all its fullness;
• be committed to making a difference in the life of every child in their class and across the school;
• be highly motivated and driven to achieve high standards of professionalism;
• have strong subject knowledge and have a commitment to personal lifelong learning;
• be enthusiastic and contribute to the school community positively;

We offer:

• a school where the needs of each child comes first;
• well behaved, happy children who are eager to learn and proud of their school;
• an ambitious, bespoke curriculum and strong ethos which enable children to achieve and develop their personal character;
• a commitment to enrichment which gives opportunities for children to explore their gifts, talents and interests;
• a well-resourced school within beautiful, extensive grounds that lend themselves well to learning outdoors;
• excellent professional development opportunities which enable teachers to achieve career aspirations;
• an enthusiastic, buoyant and hardworking team who care passionately about the children and the school;
• strong partnerships with the Birmingham Diocese and other local schools with whom we work closely to attain the best opportunities for our children, staff and community;
• supportive parents who value education and take pride in the distinctive characteristics of our school.

Shustoke C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing date: Thursday 5th November 2026

Selection day: Tuesday 10th November 2026

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