Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council,
Full Time KS2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Required from September 2026
Salary: Main Scale 1 to 6 (£32,916 - £45,352)
The Governors and Head Teacher of Olton Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed class teacher to support our team to inspire, motivate and facilitate high quality learning outcomes to our children. We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers.
The successful candidate will:
Have high expectations and a positive outlook
Be an outstanding practitioner who is eager to make a positive difference in KS2
Be someone who can engage and enthuse pupils in learning at all times
Be someone who understands the importance of assessment, feedback and differentiation
Have great resilience, determination and uphold our school values
Be open to professional development and thinking creatively
Have experience of successful subject leadership and vision for driving standards forwards.
Olton Primary School can offer you:
A high quality working environment
Excellent training and CPD opportunities
Enthusiastic pupils who enjoy school and are eager to learn
An environment where every pupil is valued as an individual
A supportive staff and Governing Body.
A Job Description & Person Specification is attached with this advert alongside an application form.
If you wish to find out more or have any general enquires around this role, please contact our Office Manager, Mrs Yvonne Jones via email or on
Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 18th March 2026
Interviews and Observations: Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th March 2026
Applications should be emailed to:
Safeguarding: Olton Primary School/Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding measures outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2025).
Attached documents
Standard Job Application Form DBS [SCHOOLS] v4.1 December 2019
Recruitment Monitoring Form
DBS Guidance notes for applicants
Job Description & Person Specification
Job Advert