Temporary Class Teacher - Ferndale Primary School

Class Teacher position required from 1st September 2026

Part time- 0.6FTE, temporary maternity leave cover

Key Stage one or two position

If you want to make a difference to the lives of children and are looking to advance your career through innovative Professional Learning opportunities, then come and join the Ferndale family.

Responsibilities

• Put children first, so they aspire to achieve
• Be a proven, consistently good teacher
• Contribute to a strong culture of safeguarding children
• Support our culture of Professional learning- we are a TLAC school and will support you in this
• Be dedicated to teamwork and sharing good practice
• Have a commitment to maintaining our positive ethos and values
• Be creative, energetic and innovative, with an optimistic outlook
• Understand the demands of the role and be committed to establishing a strong work ethic, a positive classroom experience and promoting high standards

What we offer

• A school that was awarded Outstanding Personal Development by OFSTED and is focussed on developing outcomes for children through high quality and bespoke CPD
• Children who are eager to learn and succeed
• A school site full of possibilities for learning, including extensive grounds, an imagination studio (an immersive room with 270 degree projection), an FA sponsored mini football pitch, a family hub and running track
• Supportive, hardworking and motivated colleagues who look after each other
• Strong, dedicated, honest and approachable leadership who lead with integrity
• Support and advice to manage settling into a new school, role and way of working

Visits to school are recommended. Please contact the school to arrange a mutually convenient time. Application packs are available directly from the school or Sandwell website - usual Sandwell forms.

All applications to be returned to Pauline Grant at the school.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 13th April 2026, shortlisting that week
Interview process starts: After Monday 20th April 2026

Please be advised that Ferndale Primary School is a no-smoking site. We are committed to safeguarding and child protection procedures and our inclusive ethos where you can be your authentic self. 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.

Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.

Hours - 0.6FTE (3 days a week)

Grade - Main Teacher Pay Scale (M1-M6)

Location - Ferndale Primary School, Ferndale Avenue, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 5QF

Contract - Fixed Term (Maternity Leave Cover - Ending 31 August 2027)

Closing Date - Monday 13th April 2026