Class Teacher
To start January 2026 (or sooner possible)
0.8 (4 days), Part Time, Permanent
Grade/Range MPR1 – UPR3
FTE: £31,650 - £49,084
Actual Annual Salary: £25,320 - £39,267
We are a Multi Academy Trust comprising of six secondary schools and one primary school with over 750 employees and over 5,500 students, based in Dudley, West Midlands.Since joining Invictus Education Trust, Rufford Primary School has been on a journey of school improvement. We are now looking to recruit a teacher with high aspirations and standards for all stakeholders to continue with the progress made.
This will be an exciting opportunity for you to make an impact in a growing Trust. If you are someone who enjoys working at pace and adopts a flexible attitude to work, this could be the opportunity for you. The successful candidate must be able to rise to the operational and strategic challenge, as well as being able to communicate effectively with Trustees, Governors, leaders and colleagues, enabling the best possible outcomes for children.
We are seeking an exceptional Class Teacher to join our dedicated team at Rufford Primary School. At Rufford, we are dedicated to ensuring all our children feel a sense of belonging at school.We prioritise inclusion in all aspects of school life and we are determined to support vulnerable children and help them to succeed in their education.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire and challenge all children
* Promote a love of learning and intellectual curiosity in your students
* Scaffold teaching approaches to support the diverse needs of all children, including those with SEND
* Effectively use formative and summative assessment to monitor progress and plan subsequent lessons
* Maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
* Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school
Requirements:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Excellent subject knowledge and a commitment to ongoing professional development
* Experience teaching in a primary school setting
Desirable Qualities:
* Passion for working with children and a genuine desire to make a difference
* Creativity and adaptability in lesson planning and delivery
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Commitment to our school's RISE values: Resilience, self-awareness, integrity, and excellence
Why Work at Rufford Primary School?
At Rufford Primary School, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional education for all our children. As part of our supportive and collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to:
* Work with our engaging and caring children
* Benefit from the support and resources of our Trust
* Receive ongoing professional development to enhance your skills
* Be part of a school built on our strong RISE values
If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated, and experienced Class Teacher who is passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Tours of the school are advised.To arrange a tour or for more information, please contact Ms Pippa Laight, PA to the Headteacher on 01384 686717.
Closing date: 25th September 2025 @ 9am
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews due to take place: week beginning 29th September 2025
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, as a part of our recruitment process, we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the trust and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches this will be passed onto the recruitment manager and discussed during interview.
We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and expect all Staff and Volunteers to share this commitment. All necessary Safeguarding checks will be undertaken which must have satisfactory outcomes, otherwise the conditional job offer may be withdrawn. Details of the checks that will be undertake can be found at: Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2024 –KCSIE 2024
This role has been assessed as working in regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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.Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.
Positions at the school are exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to a post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). DBS Filtering guidance can be found on the GOV.UK website.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance/dbs-filtering-guide
As a Trust we are committed to ensuring that throughout our recruitment and selection process, no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
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