Class Teacher - KS2

Job Introduction

KS2 Class Teacher – Temporary

Blanford Mere Primary School is community school, judged by Ofsted in February 2023, to be ‘good’, which currently accommodates approximately 345 children. We are located in Kingswinford with delightful children, supportive parents and a hardworking team of staff and Governors who work closely together to ensure children strive to achieve the very best that they can.

• Are you committed, hardworking and forward thinking?
• Are you an excellent, reflective classroom practitioner, who has a passion for learning and places children at the heart of your practice?
• Are you looking for professional development in a supportive environment?

If the answer to each of these questions is yes, then Blanford Mere may be the school for you!

The Governors are looking to appoint an excellent, reflective class teacher at Blanford Mere. The successful candidate will be allocated to a KS2 year group based on their expertise or experience. If that sounds like you, we welcome you to visit our school and we look forward to meeting you!

The Role: Temporary – Fixed for Two Terms

Hours: Full Time

Salary: Teacher Main Pay Scale

Location: Blanford Mere Primary School, Kingswinford

The position is subject to an enhanced disclosure check. 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.

Deadline for applications: Thursday 12th November 2026

Shortlisting: Friday 13th November 2026

Interviews: Monday 16th November 2026

Tour dates: Tuesday 3rd November 2026 at 10.30am

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

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