12 months maternity cover Position from 1 st September 2026 to 31 st August 2027 The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated teacher to join our hardworking, forward thinking team. You will need to be an excellent, vibrant teacher who inspires children with enthusiasm for learning, have high expectations of all children and see yourself as a learner. We would love to hear from you if you are: Committed to education and raising standards ensuring that all children reach their potential An excellent primary practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning Able to inspire children and deliver exciting learning opportunities Passionate about continued professional development We can offer you: A genuine opportunity to make a difference A highly skilled and driven team of friendly teachers and learning support with which to work Motivated children with a thirst for learning An exciting, well resourced, organised and vibrant environment. A fantastic community of parents and children who deserve the best. A supportive and forward thinking leadership team. High quality professional development to ensure that you excel as a teacher. A supportive governing body. Application from ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome. Informal visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01902 558522. If you would like any further information about the position, please contact Mrs Lisa Thompson (Executive Head Teacher) or Miss Matthews (Acting Head Teacher). 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. Please see job description and person specification attached. 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.recruitment@sips.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. Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website - https://www.standrewsceprimary.co.uk We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Location: St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School, Coleman Street, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, WV6 0RH Hours: Full time Grade: Main Pay Range - Upper Pay Range, £32,916 - £51,048 p.a. Closing date: 12th May 2026 at 09:00am Shortlisting : 12th May 2026 Interviews & Observations: 20th May 2026