We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher to join our team in September 2026. Applications from ECTs are welcome. We are looking for a teacher who is: • Able to inspire, engage and motivate children • Committed to ensuring all children are well supported and make good progress • Positive and enthusiastic • Well organised and has high expectations • An excellent classroom practitioner In return we can offer you: • Extremely hard working and committed staff, who work closely as a team, striving for the very best for the children • A supportive environment with a strong commitment to high quality professional development • Enthusiastic, kind, motivated and well-behaved children who have positive attitudes to learning • Supportive community who work together to ensure the best outcomes for children Shirley Heath Junior School was judged by Ofsted in September 2024 to be outstanding in all areas. Solihull MBC and Shirley Heath Junior School are Equal Opportunities employers. The purpose of the Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy is to ensure that the School selects the most suitable person for the job based on merit, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, age or religious belief. Solihull MBC and Shirley Heath Junior School has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant workforce checks and safeguarding checks as appropriate. With effect from September 2022 we will now be undertaking an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process. If you are interested in the position, please send in an application form which is available from the school with a covering letter. Mrs K Evans, Headteacher, Shirley Heath Junior School, Coombe Road, Shirley, Solihull West Midlands B90 3DS 0121-744 1339. E-mail: office@shirley-heath.solihull.sch.uk Attached documents Standard Job Application Form DBS SCHOOLS v5.1 March 2023.doc JDPS Teacher May 2026.pdf Recruitment Monitoring Form.doc Class Teacher Advert May 2026.docx Notes of Guidance for Applicants re DBS (Schools).doc