Overview
Grove Vale Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic EYFS Teacher on a fixed term maternity cover at Sandwell Local Authority.
Location: Grove Vale Primary School, Monksfield Avenue, Great Barr, B43 6AL. Hours: 27.5 hours per week. Contract: Fixed Term until 31/12/2026 due to maternity cover. Band/Salary: Main Teacher Pay Scale M1-M6 (£32,916 - £43,352 FTE).
Start Date: 5th January 2026 – 31st December 2026. Closing Date: Friday 26th September 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews: Week beginning 6th October 2025.
Grove Vale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a rigorous Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all references obtained will be checked for authenticity and accuracy. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken in line with KCSIE.
Responsibilities
* Have experience teaching across EYFS
* Be a consistently good/outstanding teacher with high expectations of themselves and others
* Able to inspire and enthuse students
* A team player who is willing to go the extra mile for our pupils
* Able to cater for the needs of each individual child in their care
* Wants to contribute to the school as a whole
Requirements / Qualifications
* Experience teaching across EYFS
* Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of teaching and pupil outcomes
* Strong communication and collaborative skills
Benefits
* Opportunities to enhance skills and career development
* Excellent CPD provision
* Support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
Application
Application form, Job Description and Personnel Specification can be downloaded from the Sandwell Local Authority website. All applications should be returned via email to jessica.petrie@grovevale.sandwell.sch.uk by noon, Friday 26th September 2025.
Grove Vale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references will be verified for authenticity and accuracy.
Location
Grove Vale Primary School, Monksfield Avenue, Great Barr, B43 6AL
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