Class Teacher - Olton Primary School

Full Time KS2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Required from September 2026

Salary: Main Scale 1 to 6 (£32,916 - £45,352)

The Governors and Head Teacher of Olton Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed class teacher to support our team to inspire, motivate and facilitate high quality learning outcomes to our children. We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers.

Responsibilities

• Have high expectations and a positive outlook
• Be an outstanding practitioner who is eager to make a positive difference in KS2
• Be someone who can engage and enthuse pupils in learning at all times
• Be someone who understands the importance of assessment, feedback and differentiation
• Have great resilience, determination and uphold our school values
• Be open to professional development and thinking creatively
• Have experience of successful subject leadership and vision for driving standards forwards

Benefits

• A high quality working environment
• Excellent training and CPD opportunities
• Enthusiastic pupils who enjoy school and are eager to learn
• An environment where every pupil is valued as an individual
• A supportive staff and Governing Body

A Job Description & Person Specification is attached with this advert alongside an application form.

If you wish to find out more or have any general enquiries around this role, please contact our Office Manager, Mrs Yvonne Jones via email or on .

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 18th March 2026

Interviews and Observations: Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th March 2026

Applications should be emailed to:

Safeguarding: Olton Primary School/Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding measures outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2025).

Attached documents

• Standard Job Application Form DBS SCHOOLS v4.1 December 2019 Updated.doc
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• DBS Guidance notes for applicants
• Job Description & Person Specification
• Job Advert