Class Teacher - James Watt Primary

To Start - September 2026 (subject to satisfactory clearance checks)

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a Class Teacher, who is passionate about teaching and learning, inspirational in the classroom, and can offer skills that complement those in our existing team.

James Watt Primary School is located in the heart of Handsworth. We have high aspirations and expectations for our pupils, staff and parents. We pride ourselves in being a welcoming school and celebrate being part of such a wonderfully diverse and culturally rich community, which is reflected in our curriculum. We celebrate the very best of Birmingham while instilling in our pupils the key values they need to thrive, both within Handsworth and in wider society.

As a class teacher in our school, you will have high expectations of yourself and your children. We are looking for a team player and that special someone who subscribes to our ethos and demonstrates our school values.

Qualifications and Requirements

• An excellent understanding of how children learn best in a happy and secure setting
• The ability to form excellent relationships with parents, carers, staff and stakeholders
• Knowledge and understanding of what makes an outstanding learning environment
• Have a passion for excellence and share our vision
• Are highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Able to contribute to and work collaboratively as part of a team

James Watt Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and all necessary pre-employment checks.

This post is suitable for ECT's; for teachers with more experience we welcome applications from both. (We offer excellent support and training for ECT'S)

James Watt School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must promote this ethos. Enhanced DBS clearance, Disqualification Regulations (2009), and Prohibition/E.E.U. checks will be made. Right to Work checks will also be made, if the candidate has been trained overseas.

Visits to the school are highly encouraged and can be booked by contacting our School Office on .

Applications can be made by clicking this link.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

The School is committed to equal opportunities and we have a proactive, supportive Governing Board and strong partnerships with parents/carers, the Local Authority and the local community.

Our 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 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.

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.

Working Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Teachers Main Pay Range - Upper pay Range (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum)

Closing Date: 12.00 Noon - Friday 8th May 2026

Interview Date: w/c 11th May 2026

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