Job Title: Key Stage 1 Class Teacher (Part-time MAT cover)
Location: Coleshill, Birmingham (B46)
Start Date: Sept 2026 – Augst 2027
Contract: Part-Time, 4 days a week
Rate: M1 – M6
Monarch Education, part of Affinity Workforce, are working in close partnership with a two‑form entry Church of England primary school in Coleshill to appoint a Key Stage 1 Class Teacher to cover maternity leave from September 2026.
The school was judged Good by Ofsted and has a thriving early years provision, including a flourishing nursery welcoming children from the age of two. It is part of a supportive diocesan multi‑academy trust, underpinned by strong Christian values and a clear vision to help all children and staff flourish.
This is a school where values are actively lived out by the whole community – from well‑behaved, motivated pupils who enjoy learning, to dedicated staff who share a commitment to quality‑first teaching. Situated at the heart of its community, the school benefits from extensive outdoor space, ongoing investment in facilities and strong transport links from Birmingham and surrounding areas.
You will be supported by a partner teacher, with PPA structured to enable collaborative planning and shared delivery of the school curriculum, while also allowing the autonomy to bring your own ideas, passions and experiences into the classroom. The school strongly values broad, deep and engaging learning experiences, with music and sport being particular strengths.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Hold QTS with recent experience teaching in Key Stage 1
- Be an effective classroom practitioner with a proven track record of raising attainment
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and age‑related expectations
- Plan and deliver engaging, well‑sequenced lessons that maintain pace, challenge and motivation
- Be committed to promoting the school’s Christian distinctiveness and values
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, drive and a commitment to achieving excellence in teaching and learning
- Be willing to engage fully in training and professional development opportunities
- Create a nurturing, inclusive environment that promotes positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing
- Share a vision for outstanding primary practice and continuous school development
- Be an excellent team player with high expectations of themselves and others
- Be keen to be involved in all aspects of school life and the wider community
- Set and maintain high expectations for behaviour, engagement and achievement
- Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where all pupils feel valued and able to thrive
- Be fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children
- Bring energy, professionalism and a positive attitude to the school community
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
- leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
- opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
- free Safeguarding training
- refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
- online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)
Important Information:
- All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
- Equal Opportunities – Monarch
- Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
- This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
