Job Title: Class Teachers in KS2 (Year 3 & Year 4) Academy: George Betts Primary Academy Salary: Teacher Main Scale (M1 to M6) Hours: 32.5 per week plus directed time Contract Type: Permanent Reporting to: Principal Start Date: 1st September 2026 Closing Date: 9am Friday 10th April 2026 (The closing date may be brought forward depending on the number of applications) George Betts is a caring, disciplined and happy environment. Pupils are provided with many opportunities to develop spiritually, socially, physically and intellectually in order to ensure that we are all ‘Learning for Life’. George Betts is a two form entry school situated within the heart of Sandwell, and are also part of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust. We provide a strong curriculum, enabling our pupils to flourish. Our ethos is supportive and understanding. We recognise the importance of teamwork and value ‘staff voice’ in constantly shaping the future of education. We strive for excellence for our pupils in order to change their future lives and develop them into lifelong learners. We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, highly motivated and creative teacher to complement our dedicated and hardworking teaching team. The successful candidate will have a solid knowledge of the curriculum, an understanding of how to raise standards and a high expectation of pupil achievement and behaviour. Our offer to you: ● There is no expectation for formal planning! ● An understanding that being a teacher is a very demanding but rewarding career and we value and support a healthy work - life balance. ● Wellbeing support for all staff which includes free tea and coffee in the staff lounge at all times and a listening ear should you need it. ● We are extremely proud of our unique and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. ● We offer teachers trust, respect and support. ● We offer a range of CPD opportunities, both within and beyond our school. This can vary from individual coaching and subject knowledge development to supporting other schools within the Authority and Academy Trust, where you can develop a network with a range of professionals as well as gain new skills and recognition as a phenomenal practitioner. ● A range of opportunities to move on and progress within the Academy Trust. We fully support and encourage staff to take their next steps. ● Full training and support to help you to continue to develop within a committed Academy to achieve your full potential. ECT's welcome to apply! Application packs are available directly from this site or by emailing Jay Handley, HR Manager at Jay.Handley@gbshp.org Application forms should be returned to Jay Handley by email no later than 9am Friday 10th April 2026 George Betts Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Hours - 32.5 per week plus directed time Grade - Teacher Main Scale (M1 to M6) Location - George Betts Primary Academy, West End Avenue, Smethwick, B66 1RF Contract - Permanent Closing Date - Friday 10th April 2026 at 9am