EYFS/Year 1 Teacher - Grace Mary PrimaryCouncil

Nursery Teacher / Year 1 Teacher (Dependent on Experience)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and nurturing teacher to join our friendly and dedicated team.

The role could be in Nursery or Year 1, depending on the successful candidate's experience and strengths.

Start Date: January 2027 start (subject to satisfactory clearances)

About Our School

We are a welcoming one-form entry primary school with a strong commitment to inclusion and ensuring every child reaches their full potential. We have an above-average number of pupils with SEND and therefore seek a teacher who is skilled in adapting learning, building positive relationships, and meeting the needs of all learners.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

Is an experienced and effective classroom practitioner.

Is nurturing, caring and committed to supporting every child.

Has high expectations for behaviour, learning and achievement.

Has a good understanding of SEND and inclusive teaching practices.

Works well as part of a team and builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Creates a warm, engaging and stimulating learning environment.

We Can Offer:

Friendly, supportive colleagues and leadership team.

Wonderful children who are eager to learn.

A caring and inclusive school community.

Opportunities for professional development and collaboration.

If you are passionate about helping children flourish and would like to be part of our school community, we would love to hear from you.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office.

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

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

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website Grace Mary Primary School - Home

CV’s will not be accepted.

If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date.  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.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.

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

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.

Applications forms are available below and should be returned to the school: [email protected]

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Hours: Full-time

Grade: Teachers Main Pay Range – Upper pay Range (£32,916 – £51,048 p.a.)

Location: Grace Mary Primary School, Hawfield Road, Tividale, Oldbury, B69 1LD

Closing Date: 9th October 2026

Shortlisting: 12th October 2026

Interviews: TBC