Key Role Information

Salary
MPS / UPS
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
03/06/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Teachers Main Pay Scale | M1 - M6
Department
Mere Green Primary Teacher
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Mere Green Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, and inspirational Class Teacher to join our welcoming and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning, building positive relationships, and helping every child achieve their full potential.

 

We are looking for someone who

Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils

Has a strong commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing

Can create engaging and inspiring learning experiences

Works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to school life

Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills

Is reflective, motivated, and committed to continuous professional development

 

We Can Offer

Enthusiastic, friendly, and well-behaved children who enjoy learning

A supportive and dedicated staff team

Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

A school community committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package

Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)

Professional development and wellbeing days

 

How to Apply

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Kristal Brookes, Headteacher, via email k.brookes@meregrn.bham.sch.uk 

To apply please complete an application form online.  Please include a supporting statement outlining how meet the criteria set out in the person specification.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Early applications are encouraged and candidates are advised not to delay submitting an application, as the school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Pass

Mere Green Primary School

Kristal Brookes

k.brookes@meregrn.bham.sch.uk

Mere Green Primary School
Mere Green Road
Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham
B75 5BL

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.pdf