EYFS​/KSI Class Teacher TLR– Priory Primary School

EYFS/KSI Class Teacher with TLR2A (Leadership Role in Lower School)

Start date: April 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR 2A
Location: The Priory Primary School
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent

Are you a dedicated and passionate EYFS/KSI teacher looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and forward‑thinking school? Look no further!

We welcome applications from qualified teachers with experience of teaching in EYFS and/or KSI who feel they are now ready to take on a leadership role. Successful candidates will be passionate about making a difference, caring in their approach and have high expectations of themselves and others. If you are a flexible, hardworking practitioner who thrives on daily challenges and rewards, we would love to hear from you!

• A thriving, supportive school:
  We take pride in our strong team culture and collaborative environment.
• Recognised success:
  We have achieved a range of awards celebrating our commitment to curriculum quality for our pupils. Ofsted rated us 'Good' overall, with 'Outstanding' in behaviour and personal development.
• Excellent career development:
  We offer a school culture that fosters growth, providing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and experience.
• Work‑life balance matters:
  We support teachers by reducing workload wherever possible. This includes an extra day off every term to focus on wellbeing and a PPA day every fortnight where staff can work from home. We also actively work to ensure that teachers have additional non‑class based time to focus on leadership or other related activities.
• A strong pastoral and inclusion team: A high number of support staff to ensure that class teachers can focus their time on teaching and learning.
• Fantastic pupils:
  Our children are well‑behaved, motivated and eager to learn — they are a pleasure to teach!
• Outstanding environment:
  Well‑resourced classrooms, equipped with excellent teaching and learning resources to help you bring lessons to life.

• Is a competent practitioner with the potential, skill set and people skills to lead and manage others.
• Has a strong knowledge base of EYFS/KSI and a passion for high‑quality teaching.
• Is ambitious and sees this role as an opportunity to progress.
• Is enthusiastic, resourceful, and committed to achieving the best for pupils.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resilient and genuinely passionate about making a difference and acts with integrity.

Visits are actively encouraged and welcomed. Arrange a visit to experience our supportive atmosphere first hand and make an informed decision about joining our team.

Please submit a letter of application (maximum two sides of A4) clearly outlining how you meet the requirements of the person specification, along with the Sandwell application form.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children's Barred List check for posts carrying out a regulated activity. Our school is also committed to the principle of equality and opportunity.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short‑listed candidates.

Please contact Amrit Grewal in the school office on  or e‑mail: rec to arrange an appointment or request an application pack.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: Friday 23rd January 2026

Interviews: Week Commencing Monday 9th February 2026

Hours:

Full‑Time

Grade: MPS/UPS plus TLR 2A

Location:

The Priory Primary School, Dorsett Rd, Wednesbury WS1O 0JG

Contract:

Permanent