Required: 1 st Sept 2025 – 31 st Aug 2026 (subject to satisfactory clearance checks) in the first instance to cover a maternity leave. Please note, there is a possibility that this could be extended. The Local Governing Board at St Stephen’s Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint a dynamic, inspirational teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will need: - to demonstrate high quality teaching and excellent subject knowledge - to have a clear understanding of current practice and different approaches to learning - to be ambitious and have high expectations to raising pupil achievement - to work effectively as part of an energetic, forward-thinking team - to contribute whole-heartedly to wider school life. In return, we can offer: - smiling, happy children who are eager to learn - a friendly and supportive team of staff who enable pupils to reach their full potential - a Senior Leadership Team and Governing Board that invests in professional development. 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. 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 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. St Stephen’s Church of England Primary School reserve the right to close this advert early if necessary. Please see job description attached. Visits to school are warmly welcomed, please contact our office to arrange an appointment (01902 558840). Application forms are available below and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed to hr.recruitmentsips.co.uk. If you require more information about how to apply for the post, please call 0121 296 3000. Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. If you provide an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail. 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 incase 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. Location: St Stephen’s CofE Primary School, Woden Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 0BB Hours: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract covering maternity leave Closing date: Friday 31st January 2025 12 noon Shortlisting: Friday 31st January 2025 1pm Interview: Thursday 6th and Friday 7th February 2025