Job Description

Job Introduction

Class Teacher


Wanted for September 2025


Permanent, full-time


Salary scale: Teacher main pay scale



Christ Church C of E Primary School is a large primary school with a nursery provision, serving our local community in Coseley. Our vision for our community is 'Aspiring together through love'. We believe that each member of our school community is loved as a unique child of God. We want all members of our community - pupils, staff, parents and carers - to recognise their value and worth, aspiring to flourish in all aspects of their life. We aim to promote Christian education of the highest quality, with real, purposeful learning experiences which inspire and motivate all children in achieving their very best.


We are privileged to be a founding member of Elements Diocesan Learning Trust. Our Trust enables our staff and children to come together alongside like-minded people to speak with one shared voice and ensure that all members of our learning community can reach their full potential.


We are looking to appoint a class teacher for either Key Stage One or Key Stage Two. Being part of the team at Christ Church is an exciting opportunity, offering a dynamic place to work with excellent opportunities. ECTs are welcome to apply.


The successful candidate must have high expectations of pupil achievement, attainment and personal development. We wish to appoint a teacher who is passionate, conscientious and compassionate. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate excellent classroom practice across the curriculum and who:

Is able to motivate and inspire all pupils through quality first teaching Is enthusiastic, resourceful and committed to ensuring the highest possible standards of pupil achievement and personal development, supporting every child to flourish in all aspects of their life Has high aspirations of attainment and behaviour Is willing to contribute to the life of our school and our community Has a commitment to their own personal and professional development Is able to work effectively as part of a team


This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic team which shares an ambition to provide the best possible environment in which to educate our children. In return we can offer:

A highly supportive induction period Enthusiastic and friendly children who are keen to learn Excellent opportunities for professional development An opportunity to be a member of our exceptionally supportive, knowledgeable and dedicated staff team High expectations for children and staff Wider networking and professional development across our Trust

Online Checks


In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) 2024 we will complete online searches (including publicly available social media profiles) as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.


Christ Church C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and clearances, including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.


This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers and, if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. More information can be found here:


Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)


Elements Diocesan Learning Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers, receiving services from Elements Diocesan Learning Trust academy, irrespective of race, gender, disability, faith or religion or social and economic background. We aim to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity in which all those connected to each academy within the trust feels proud of their identity and able to participate fully in academy life.


If you are an inspirational and dedicated teacher who shares our vision of helping every child to flourish, we would love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils.

We welcome visits to the school on:

Monday 9th June at 10:00 a.m


Monday 9th June at 4:00 p.m


Wednesday 4th June 10:00 a.m


Please contact Miss Becky Edkins, Headteacher, on 01384 818375 if you wish to find out more about the role or wish to visit our school.


Closing Date for Applications


Thursday 12th June 2025


Interviews are expected to be on


Week beginning the 16th June

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