Class Teacher – St Paul’s CE First School, Coven

Class Teacher – St Paul’s CE First School, Coven

Salary: M1–M6
Closing Date: 19 March 2026
Start Date: 1 September 2026

Join Our Ambitious and Supportive School Community

St Paul’s CE First School is seeking a talented and committed Class Teacher to join our values‑driven team. We are a one-form entry Church of England academy in the village of Coven, offering a nurturing environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve their full potential.

Set within spacious grounds on the outskirts of Wolverhampton, our school is proud of its inclusive ethos and strong Christian values. We are also proud to be a member of Staffordshire University Academies Trust. We provide a broad, engaging curriculum that encourages pupils to explore, create and develop a lifelong love of learning. With a strong focus on wellbeing, we aim to equip all children with the confidence, resilience and kindness needed to succeed academically and personally.

You will be an enthusiastic and skilled teacher who:

• Is a talented and creative teacher with experience of teaching in both Key Stage 1 and 2
• Is committed to raising standards and can identify and address underperformance in school
• Is able to lead and develop a creative approach to curriculum planning
• Has experience or aspiration to lead subject areas and contribute to curriculum and assessment development
• Has a good knowledge of assessment and is able to take a leading role in assessment practice and data analysis across school
• Has high expectations of self and others and can motivate, inspire and work alongside others to raise standards
• Has experience of teaching Phonics using the Ruth Miskin Read Write Inc scheme

Establish a positive, supportive learning environment using strong behaviour management and restorative approaches. Work collaboratively as part of a reflective and supportive staff team. Uphold and model our values of care, respect and endurance.

A friendly, welcoming school with a strong sense of community. Engaged, well‑behaved pupils who are eager to learn. Supportive leadership and a culture of continuous professional development. The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our school’s future.

Applications forms and further information are available from Mrs Joanne Cole, Office Administrator. Telephone number or email office@ or on our website:
Job Vacancies - St Pauls Coven.

Visits are strongly encouraged by arrangement with the school office on the following dates:
Monday 9th March - 9.15am and 4.00pm or Thursday 12th March - 10am, 2.30pm, 4.00pm.

Please submit a completed application form and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Email: office@
Post:
St Paul’s CE First School
School Lane
Coven
Staffordshire
WV9 5AD

Closing Date: Thursday 19th March 5:00pm

Shortlisting: Friday 20th March

Observation of candidates in their current schools: Tuesday 24th March or Wednesday 25th March

Interviews: Friday 27th March

Start Date: 1st September 2026

St Paul’s CE First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

References will only be taken up for shortlisted candidates who will be notified beforehand. Please contact each of your named referees to inform them that, if you are shortlisted, we will request a reference prior to interview.

Please note that providing false information as part of your application may lead to a withdrawal of any conditional offer of employment, or disciplinary procedures potentially leading to dismissal without notice if you have already been appointed.

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 and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. As part of the recruitment process, online searches are completed on all shortlisted candidates.

The searches will be undertaken in an impartial manner only using publicly obtainable data.

All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.