Class Teacher (Fixed Term)

Job Introduction

Job Title:  Class teacher (Fixed Term)
Salary: £32,916 - £37,101 per annum
Hours: Full time
Location:  Hagley Primary School
Contract Type: One Year Fixed Term Contract

ECTs: Yes

Start date: September 2026

Age range 3 – 11

Head teacher – Vanessa Payne

Hagley Primary School is a successful, multi-cultural three-form entry primary school and nursery which is at the centre of a thriving local community in North Worcestershire and is looking for a class teacher for either Key Stage 1 or 2 (please specify your area of interest). This role is suitable for ECTs. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated class teacher with proven excellent classroom practice who:

•        is an outstanding practitioner 

•        has high expectations for all pupils

•        is willing to contribute to the life of the school and its community

•        is keen to work as part of a team

•        willing to share good practice

The successful applicant will join an exceptionally hardworking team at this large and friendly Primary School.  They will also have very high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour. The successful applicant will have a genuine enthusiasm for whole school life. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Hagley Primary School is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff and parents/carers which is free from discrimination, prejudice or harassment regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age and socio-economic background. 

The school’s culture strives to continue to develop the inclusion and diversity in which all individuals connected to our school feels proud of their identity and ability to fully participate in all aspects of school life. We feel, as educators, we play a crucial role in eliminating all forms of discrimination that Hagley Primary School recognises exists in society currently.

We promote equality and diversity through challenging any discrimination and educating our pupils across a wide variety of topics without prejudice.

At Hagley Primary School we believe and demonstrate that diversity is a strength to be respected and celebrated by all those connected to our school.

Visits are welcomed and the dates available are:

Wednesday 15th April at 5.00pm

Friday 17th April at 4.00pm

Tuesday 21st April at 3.30pm

These can be arranged by emailing the Head Teacher’s PA, Abi Astbury at aastbury@hagleyprimary.worcs.sch.uk.

Interviews will take place during w/c 4th May.

Hagley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits:

Please see the attached Benefits List

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 26th April at 11.59pm.

Anticipated Interview Date: w/c 4th May