What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of this very popular school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to join our team from September 2025.
Experienced and early careers teachers are welcome to apply.
Applicants who are interested in receiving a TLR2a should indicate their strengths and interests clearly in their application.
We are an inclusive school where everyone is valued, respected and nurtured. We are looking for someone who is a practising Catholic or fully committed to supporting our Catholic ethos.
We were inspected by OFSTED (February 2022) and the Archdiocese (CSI February 2024).
We were judged to be ‘GOOD’ overall in both inspections.
We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate how they:
• Have high expectations of our children and yourself.
• Are an effective classroom practitioner.
• Are able to work well as a member of a team.
• Can help us to give our wonderful children the best possible start in life.
What the school offers its staff
We offer the successful candidate:
• A very supportive and welcoming governing body and staff where you will be valued as an important part of our team.
• Effective and continuing professional development.
• A caring, friendly community (OFSTED February 2022).
• Staff say that they are well supported by leaders to manage their workload effectively (OFSTED February 2022).
• Pupils are polite and courteous. They are well behaved in lessons and when moving around the school… they listen attentively and are fully engaged in their learning (OFSTED February 2022).
• A culture of welcome which extends to all members of the school (CSI Inspection February 2024).
• Leaders and governors show high levels of pastoral support for staff (CSI Inspection February 2024).
• Pupils experience high levels of care and support from the staff, resulting in excellent behaviour in all year groups (CSI Inspection February 2024).
Further details about the role
Visits to school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school’s Headteacher,
Mr Andrew Neenan, to arrange this.
Phone: 0121 357 3216 or email: headteacher@holyname.sandwell.sch.uk.
Completed applications should be returned directly to school via post or email by 12.00pm on Monday 17th March 2025. Electronic / emailed applications will be accepted.
You will be required to produce relevant certificates, demonstrating your qualifications, on the day of interview if you are shortlisted.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Governing Body and Diocese are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. The Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young persons. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and sign the CES contract of employment. 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.