Mercia Primary Academy Trust Teacher (Part-Time – Three days per week) Fixed Term until August 2026 (with potential for permanency) Based initially at Flax Hill Junior Academy, Tamworth, Staffordshire Start Date: Early 2026 Mercia Primary Academy Trust consists of three academies: Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy, Flax Hill Junior Academy and Lakeside Primary. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and committed teaching professional to join our team for three days a week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) until August 2026, with the possibility of a permanent position becoming available. Flax Hill Junior Academy is a large, vibrant junior school in Tamworth, Staffordshire. We are proud of our supportive, driven and dedicated team, and we are looking for a teacher who will share our ambition, energy and commitment to delivering an exceptional education for all pupils. Our Senior Leadership Team and Governing Board are keen to welcome a new colleague who will support our ongoing journey to fulfil our school vision. We believe that every child should experience an exciting, challenging curriculum that nurtures personal, academic and creative growth. The successful candidate will demonstrate high-quality teaching skills and a passion for enabling all children to achieve strong outcomes. We are looking for a teacher who: Is creative, inspirational and reflective in their approach to teaching. Has high expectations for pupil performance and behaviour. Works effectively as part of a team to drive continual school improvement. Is committed to safeguarding, ensuring excellent care and education for all pupils. Maintains a safe, secure and nurturing classroom environment. Can contribute to the development and monitoring of high-quality teaching and learning. Has a proven track record of positively impacting pupils’ progress and raising attainment. Demonstrates resilience, passion and a strong personal drive. Is committed to ongoing professional and school-wide development. Has excellent communication skills and can build positive relationships with parents. Applications and requests to view the school are warmly welcomed. Our ideal candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with enthusiasm, openness and a genuine commitment to helping all children succeed. You will work alongside a highly skilled team of educators and will be fully supported by an experienced Senior Leadership Team who have high aspirations for the Trust. What we offer: A caring and collaborative team of colleagues dedicated to the success of pupils and staff. A strong commitment to your professional development. A positive, nurturing school environment with very high staff retention rates across the Trust. The opportunity to work across any of the academies within the Multi Academy Trust. Flax Hill Junior Academy is a well-regarded school within its local community and is proud to have achieved a ‘Good’ rating in its recent Ofsted inspection (December 2021), maintaining a strong record of success under its current Leadership Team. Additional Information Mercia Primary Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formally CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. Please view our policies via http://www.mpatrust.co.uk/policies/policies/ The successful candidate should be prepared to work at any of the schools within the Multi Academy Trust. We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit our school. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01827 215 333. Further information about our Trust and academies can be found on our website. 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 Job start date required for: Early 2026 Class Teacher Contract type: Part Time – 3 days a week (Ideally Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) Contract term: Fixed Term (until August 2026) Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 5 th January 2026 Lesson Observations/Interviews: Week commencing 19 th January 2026 Flax Hill Junior Academy Chestnut Avenue Tamworth Staffordshire B79 8QZ Telephone: 01827 215 333 www.flaxhill.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.