Are you passionate about children fulfilling their potential? Do you want to work in a GOOD school where children are eager to learn, and you are supported to develop your skills as an effective teacher with the help of a thorough and exciting program of CPD? Ofsted recognised in June 2025 that, ‘The pupils of Galton Valley are friendly and polite. They enjoy coming to school. They feel happy and safe when they are there. The well-being of pupils and their families is a high priority for this caring school. As soon as they start school, children benefit from warm relationships with staff. Parents and carers speak positively of the school.’ The governors wish to appoint an excellent Early Years classroom teacher, who is motivated to secure and maintain high standards of achievement, whilst promoting learning that is a challenging and exciting experience! You will be a committed practitioner who establishes positive and warm relationships with children, parents and families. You will have a strong knowledge of the Early Years curriculum and child development where you will use this to plan children’s next steps so that they achieve their full potential. Galton Valley can offer: Enthusiastic, friendly and exceptionally well-behaved children. A team that welcomes new ideas and experiences – we are focused on a team approach A laptop and iPad for each teacher. A positive work life balance – minimal planning Generous PPA time – 15% Collaboration & exciting professional development opportunities. Supportive leadership, governors and parents. A fabulous site which provides many opportunities for outdoor learning, including the use of OPAL at lunchtimes If you are interested in this post, please contact Gita Chohan, Office Manager for an application pack. Please telephone the school on 0121 558 1690 or email Gita at gita.chohan@gvps.sandwell.sch.uk. Completed applications forms should be returned directly to Gita Chohan at Galton Valley. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Dates to visit school and speak to our friendly EYFS Leader, Hannah Pawlowski: Tuesday 21 st April at 4pm or Friday 24 th April at 2pm. Alternatively, please telephone or email Gita Chohan to arrange a mutually convenient time. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment in line with policy. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced DBS (previously CRB) clearance. Please note that the school is a non-smoking site. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website Home | Galton Valley Primary School CV’s will not be accepted. If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail. Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role Online Search An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Hours: Full Time - Permanent Grade Teachers Main Pay Range/ Upper Pay Range £32,916 – £51,048 per annum Location: Galton Valley Primary School, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, B66 1BA Closing Date: 30 April 2026 Shortlisting: Friday 1st May 2026(shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone and email) Interviews: Friday 8th May 2026