Sacred Heart Primary School is a two form-entry primary school in Tipton for children from 3 to 11 years of age. Our vision is to develop young people who will have active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others, and the courage to act on their beliefs. We stress the total development of each child: spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emotional, cultural and physical. We are a richly diverse community, and pride ourselves on our highly inclusive practice, endorsed by achieving the Sandwell Inclusion Quality Mark for the second time at the highest level (Enhanced level). Our Governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated teacher who is committed to their own professional development and raising standards within the school. We are looking to appoint someone who: Is an excellent class teacher with particular experience in Upper Key Stage 2 Has high expectations of themselves and learners Committed to raising standards for all Works successfully in teams Has a good knowledge of the curriculum and KS2 National Assessments Lead initiatives (Not essential) Read Write Inc trained The successful candidate will join a school that: Provides the support of a strong, experienced and welcoming team Provides a good teaching and learning environment Demonstrates and strong commitment to improvement and excellence Provides a commitment to professional development Is a harmonious school community Staff well being is at the heart of all that we do Modern, state of the art school building Birthday day off Team building day Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check. 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 Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail. Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date. 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 in case 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. Sacred Heart Primary School always welcomes visits. Please contact Mrs Nicki Elwart,- Office Manager/PA to Headteacher to arrange an appointment Closing Date for applications is 10th October 2025 at Midday. Completed Application forms should be sent directly to nicki.elwart@sacredheartpri.com Email – nicki.elwart@sacredheartpri.com or call 0121 557 1511 All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references. Starting Date will be 1 st January 2026 (or sooner) to 31 st December 2026 Please contact the school for further details. An application form can be downloaded from the website: www.sacredheartprisch.com/vacancies/ Hours: Full Time Grade: Teachers Main Pay Range - Upper Pay Range, £32,916 - £51,048 p.a. Location: Sacred Heart Primary School, Sedgley Road East, Tipton, DY4 8UH Closing Date: Friday 10th October 2025 Midday Shortlisting: 13th October 2025 Interviews: 13th October 2025