Mercia Primary Academy Trust
Mercia Primary Academy Trust consists of three Academies; Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy, Flax Hill Junior Academy and Lakeside Primary.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented teaching professional. Lark Hall Infant Academy, where this position will initially be based, is an oversubscribed one form entry infant school in Tamworth, Staffordshire. We are looking to appoint an inspiring and motivating Teacher to join our supportive staff team. The leadership team and Governors are keen to recruit a member of staff who will support us on the journey to secure our vision for our school community.
We believe all children should access an exciting curriculum that allows them to be challenged while developing their skills personally, academically and creatively. The successful applicant should have high quality teaching and learning skills and a drive to secure strong outcomes for all children in the school.
This is a part time teaching position, working one day a week (Thursday). You will take up an integral position within our Academy, working under the direction of a highly experienced management team. The Executive Head Teacher, Head of Schools and Deputy Head Teacher, all have continuing high aspirations for the Trust.
We would welcome applications from experienced practitioners. Our ideal candidate will be an outstanding Classroom Teacher with a resilient character and a strong personal drive. They will also:
* be creative in their approach to delivering the curriculum.
* be a caring professional who has high expectations of pupil performance and behaviour.
* be able to work as a team member to support the drive for continual improvement.
* safeguard children, ensuring excellent education & childcare.
* maintain a safe, secure and caring environment.
* take a leading role in the development & monitoring of high quality learning & teaching.
* have a proven experience of positively impacting on student progress and raising attainment and developing excellence.
* be fully committed to the ethos of having high expectations.
* have the drive to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.
* be able to work effectively in a team. demonstrate commitment to self and school improvement. possess good communication and interpersonal skills. be able to build positive relationships with parents.
have the drive to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.be able to work effectively in a team.demonstrate commitment to self and school improvement.possess good communication and interpersonal skills. be able to build positive relationships with parents.
We can offer a caring team of colleagues who are committed to providing the best for our pupils, staff, parents and governors.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate energy and enthusiasm, an open and positive approach and will be passionate about enabling all children to achieve success. The role will initially be working alongside a team of highly skilled Educators starting in September 2025. Applications from experienced teachers are warmly welcomed for this permanent position.
We can offer a caring team of colleagues who are committed to providing the best for our pupils, staff, parents and governors. You can also expect a strong commitment to your professional development and will be supported to develop your teaching skills.
The successful candidate should be prepared to work at any of the schools within the Multi Academy Trust.
All schools in the MAT have extremely high staff retention rates.
Additional Information
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Please view our policies via http://www.mpatrust.co.uk/policies/policies/
We would strongly encourage visiting our website to find more out about the school and booking an appointment to meet the leadership team and look around, please telephone 01827 215 333 to arrange a time.
The school is well regarded in its local community, has very high staff retention and celebrates the whole child. The school has just been visited by Ofsted (Dec 21) and has again received a ‘very good’ the third good under its current Head Teacher and leadership team.
How to apply
An application form and further details can be downloaded below. Please send your completed application form, along with a covering letter, recruitment monitoring form and PEAQ directly to the Head of Schools, Mrs Michelle Booth.
Email: deputy@flaxhill.staffs.sch.uk
Class Teacher
Job start required for: September 2025
Contract type: Part Time – 1 day a week - Thursday
Contract term: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Tuesday 1st July 2025
Lesson Observations/Interviews: Week commencing 7th July 2025
Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy
Clifton Avenue
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B79 8EF
Telephone: 01827 215 333
www.larkhall.staffs.sch.uk
*It is an offence to apply for a role which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
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