Primary School Vacancies

Teacher – St Matthews CofE Primary School

Reference: CH2258
Hours: Full Time
Grade: TMS
Location: St Matthews CofE Primary, Windmill Lane, Smethwick, B66 3LX

Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 19th June 2025 at 5pm

St Matthew’s is a popular primary school, which is housed over two sites. We are seeking to appoint a teacher, to join our good school and existing team of wonderful staff. We would welcome applications from both early career teachers and those that are more experienced and have the flexibility to appoint for either KS1 or KS2.

The successful candidate will:

• be passionate about teaching and learning and ensuring that every child reaches their potential;
• be an excellent classroom practitioner or for ECTs, have the desire to become one;
• be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues. bring new qualities and strengths to our school to move it on to the next stage in our development;
• support the distinctive Christian ethos of our school.

We can offer:

• wonderful children who love learning; 
• a team of staff that help one another a multi-faith community of supportive governors and parents;
• excellent opportunities for continued professional development;

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by emailing the Headteacher Fiona Deakin. fiona.deakin@st-matthews.sandwell.sch.uk

The Governors and staff of St. Matthew’s Church of England Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. 

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.

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. 

Application forms and further details are available by emailing: fiona.deakin@st-matthews.sandwell.sch.uk

Previous applicants need not apply. 

Please ensure application forms are signed when sending via email.

If you are successful in being shortlisted 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.

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. 

Hours:  Full time

Grade: Teachers Main Pay Range - £31,650 - £43,607 p.a.

Location: St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School, Windmill Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands. B66 3LX 

Closing date: Thursday 19th June 2025 at 5pm

Interviews: Monday 23rd June 2025

EYFS LSP – St Matthews CofE Primary School

Reference: CH2259
Hours: 32.5 hrs
Grade: Grade D, SCP 9-17 (£26,409 p.a. - £30,060 p.a.) Actual Salary £20,699 p.a. - £24,170

Location: St Matthews CofE Primary, Windmill Lane, Smethwick, B66 3LX

Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 19th June 2025 at 5pm

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated EYFS Learning Support Practitioner to join our friendly, dedicated and hardworking team.

The successful applicant should:

• Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Have high expectations of what children can achieve
• Be able to inspire, engage and challenge all learners
• Be able to communicate effectively with children, parents, carers and colleagues
• Be supportive of our Christian ethos

In return we offer:

• A multi-faith community of supportive, hardworking staff, governors and parents Enthusiastic and friendly children who are keen to learn
• An inclusive and nurturing school, committed to developing the potential of all staff and children Opportunities for continued professional development

The successful applicant will also hold a relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent and have good literacy and numeracy skills.

The Governors and staff of St. Matthew’s Church of England Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. 

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.

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. 

Application forms and further details are available by emailing the Headteacher fiona.deakin@st-matthews.sandwell.sch.uk

Previous applicants need not apply. 

Please ensure application forms are signed when sending via email.

If you are successful in being shortlisted 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.

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. 

Hours: 32.5 hrs per week

Grade:   Grade D, SCP 9-17 (£26,409 p.a. - £30,060 p.a.) Actual Salary £20,699 p.a. - £24,170 p.a.

Location: St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School, Windmill Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands. B66 3LX 

Closing date: Thursday 19th June 2025 at 5pm

Interviews: Tuesday 24th June 2025

Start Date: Required for September 2025 (Subject to Satisfactory Clearance Checks)

Lunchtime Supervisor – Old Park Primary

Reference: SANDED000007344
Hours: 56 minutes per day Monday – Friday Start Time: 11.30am (this may be subject to change)
Grade: Band B SCP 3 -4 £24,027- £24,404 pro rata (Actual salary £2,608 - £2,648) (£12.45 - £12.65 per hour) plus a living wage supplement to £12.60 per hour payable from 1st April 2025
Location: Old Park Primary School, Old Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 9LX
Contract Type: Part-time, Fixed Term until 17th July 2026 due to external funding
Closing Date: 19th June 2025 at 12 noon

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Learning Support Assistant Level 2 - St Mary Magdalene C of E Primary

Reference: SANDED000007349
Hours: 28.75 per week, term time only    
Grade: Band B, SCP 3-4 £24,027-£24,404 pro rata (£12.45-£12.65 per hour) (actual £16,300-£16,555 per annum) plus a living wage supplement to £12.60 per hour payable from 1st April 2025 
Location: St Mary Magdalene C of E Primary School, Stanway Road, West Bromwich, B71 1RP
Contract Type: Fixed term until December 2025 with possible extension
Closing Date: Friday 20 June 2025 at 12 noon

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School Business Manager – Uplands Manor Primary School

Reference: SANDED000007340
Hours: 37 hours
Grade: Band G SCP 32-37 (£41,511-£46,731 per annum)
Location: Uplands Manor Primary School, Addenbrooke Road Smethwick B67 6HT
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 20th June 2025 at 1pm

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Class Teacher – Devonshire Infants & Junior Academies

Reference: SANDED000007345
Hours: Full Time
Grade: TMS/UPS £31,650 - £49,084 per annum

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Governance Administration Assistant – Penn Hall School

Reference: SANDED000007342
Hours: 16 hours per week (4 hours per day, 4 days per week), term time only, with the option of remote working one day per week
Grade: NJC Grade 4 Scale 7 – 11, FTE £25,584 - £27,269 (Pro rata: £9,515 - £10,142)

Location: Central Trust Role (Amethyst Academies Trust), based at Central Offices, Penn Hall School, Wolverhampton
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 23rd June 2025 at 5pm

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LSP Level 3 – Burnt Tree Primary School

Reference: SANDED000007347
Hours:  13 hours per week (Monday & Tuesday)
Grade: Band D SCP 9 – 17 (£26,409 - £30,060) pro rata (Actual salary £8,279 - £9,464)
Location: Burnt Tree Primary School, Hill Road, Tividale, B69 2LN
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 25th June 2025 at 9am

Midday Supervisory Assistant – Hall Green Primary School

Reference: SANDED000007346
Hours: 5 hours 50 minutes per week (term time only)

Grade: Band B SCP 3 – 4 (£24,027 - £24,404) pro rata (Actual salary £3,118 - £3,167) (£12.45 - £12.65 per hour) plus a living wage supplement to £12.60 per hour payable from 1st April 2025
Location: Hall Green Primary School, Westminster Road, West Bromwich, B71 2JQ