Main scale / Upper – Fixed term - Maternity cover - 1 Year Start Date: September 2026 – 31st August 2027 Closing Date: Friday 6th February 2026 Interviews week beginning 9th February 2026 An excellent opportunity has come up at Grove Vale Primary School. The head teacher is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and excellent teacher to cover for maternity. The successful applicant will become part of a friendly and committed team who enjoy working with children. You will work closely with senior leadership to create and maintain an effective learning environment for our pupils. In our recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024, Grove Vale Primary School was rated 'Outstanding' in all areas The successful candidate will: • Have experience teaching across Key Stage 1 • 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 school as a whole. In return we will offer: • Opportunities to enhance skills and experience with excellent career development opportunities • Exceptional CPD provision. • Excellent support for ECT’s Application form, Job Description and Personnel Specification can be downloaded for Sandwell Local Authority website All application forms to be returned via email to jessica.petrie@grovevale.sandwell.sch.uk by noon, Friday 6th February 2026 Grove Vale 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. 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 carried out in line with KCSIE. Hours - 27.5 hours per week Grade - Main Pay Range: M1 - M6 (£32,916 - £45,352) Location - Grove Vale Primary School, Monksfield Avenue, Great Barr, B43 6AL Contract - Fixed Term - Ending 31st August 2027 Closing Date - Friday 6th February 2026 at 12:00pm