Class Teacher - Rood End Primary School

The Governors and Senior Leaders of Rood End Primary wish to appoint an exceptional class teacher to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed and determined to contribute to our school improvement journey.

Rood End Primary is a 2-form entry primary school situated in Oldbury.

We believe that our children and their families deserve the very best and, with determination and dedication, strive to provide this every day.

Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you have new and exciting ideas to help us achieve our goals? Do you possess vision and passion for teaching and learning?

If the answer to this is yes, then you could be exactly what we are looking for!

We are looking to appoint a class teacher who is: highly skilled, inspirational, enthusiastic and creative, and who can effectively use a range of effective teaching and learning strategies. 

The successful candidate will have evidence of classroom practice that demonstrates a love of learning and a determination to raise standards. They will have high expectations for pupil achievement and conduct.  In return, we offer a welcoming school with well-behaved children who are eager to learn.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is motivated and passionate about children and their learning
• Can model, demonstrate and promote exceptional classroom practice
• Has high standards and a commitment to ensuring all pupils achieve their full potential
• Has a clear vision for raising standards and motivating others to uphold the school’s vision and aims
• Experience of early years and KS1 would be preferable but not essentialWe can offer:
• Supportive families and enthusiastic children
• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all children
• An opportunity to work with enthusiastic and motivated children and staff
• A supportive and professional working environment where everybody’s views are valued and important
• High quality Continuous Professional Development opportunities.

If you are ambitious and passionate about all pupils Achieving and Succeeding, and you meet our requirements, then we would love to hear from you.

Rood End Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role’

This post requires a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Visits to our school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.  These can be arranged by emailing our School Business Manager vacancies@roodend.sandwell.sch.uk or calling 0121 552 1866.

Application forms are available below and on-line applications should be returned directly to the school.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory clearances including an enhanced DBS check.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role’

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.  This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

HOURS:  Full Time 

GRADE:  Main Pay Range - Upper Pay Range 

LOCATION: Rood End Primary School, Rood End Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8SQ

CLOSING DATE: Monday 14th October 2024

SHORTLISTING: Tuesday 15th October 2024

INTERVIEW DATE:  Thursday 17th October 2024