The position is to cover a maternity leave, starting in January 2026 until July 2026. However, an earlier start date may be possible for the successful candidate, depending on their availability. Merridale Primary School are seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and committed Class Teacher to join our friendly, happy team. We welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their careers, including ECTs. Merridale Primary School is part of The Wulfruna Partnership Multi-Academy Trust. Merridale is a vibrant and inclusive primary school dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for our students. We are committed to fostering a love of learning and ensuring every child reaches their full potential. We are looking for someone who is committed to our students and school community and shares in the aims and ethos of our one-form entry, popular and friendly school where every child is safe, valued and respected. Merridale Primary was graded “good” by Ofsted in 2024. The school has a strong and shared commitment to achieve excellence and improve life outcomes for all pupils. Our school aims are: to ensure everyone in the school has the opportunity to maximise their full potential to provide every child with the highest quality teaching and learning opportunities to provide a welcoming, safe and happy school environment to provide role models who promote positive values to prepare children for life in modern Britain to provide an exciting, engaging and effective curriculum to celebrate the cultural diversity of the school and local community for parents, carers and families to be partners in learning. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Primary School Teacher to join our team on a temporary basis to cover a maternity leave. You will be responsible for: planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with school medium and long term plans, following the national curriculum assessing and monitoring student progress and attainment creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment collaborating with colleagues and parents to support student development Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) experience teaching in a primary school setting strong communication and organisational skills ability to inspire and motivate students. Merridale Primary School has: enthusiastic and inquisitive children who love to learn skilled, supportive, friendly and dedicated staff who work hard to ensure the best outcomes for our children a happy, safe and stimulating school environment with extensive outdoor learning areas, including Forest School well resources classrooms and facilities opportunities for professional development a culturally diverse school community: we have children and families with a wide range of abilities, rich cultural backgrounds and religions a broad and balanced curriculum which offers children many opportunities they may not otherwise experience a friendly, family-centred approach that believes in developing strong partnerships with parents, carers and the local community. Merridale Primary School is looking for a teacher who: is an excellent classroom practitioner who is committed to teaching and meeting the learning needs of all children in their class is passionate about developing children’s potential through well-being and personal development enjoys motivating learning beyond the classroom is positive and can inspire children to be their very best can develop and sustain successful, creative approaches to teaching and learning demonstrates excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to work effectively as part of our school team, with colleagues, parents, governors and the wider community. To gain an insight into Merridale Primary School please visit our website: https://www.merridaleprimary.co.uk/ Candidates who wish to be considered for the role are strongly encouraged to visit the school. To arrange a visit, candidates should contact the school office on 01902 558760 or e-mail office@merridaleprimary.co.uk Merridale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS, Prohibition List, Barred List, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. It is also subject to, where applicable, an overseas check on staff who have lived or worked overseas for a period of 3 months or more. This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please complete the on-line application and include a supporting statement that outlines: Why you want to be a Class Teacher at Merridale Primary School and the skills, knowledge, experience and attributes you possess that will ensure that you can continue to raise standards for our pupils. To apply, visit https://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/jobs-in-schools/Class-Teacher-Merridale-Prim-School