Job Title: Class Teacher (KS1 or KS2)
Location: Coleshill, Birmingham (B46)
Start Date: Sept 2026
Contract: Full-time (Monday-Friday)
Rate: M1 – M6
Monarch Education, part of Affinity Workforce, are working in close partnership with a two‑form entry primary school in Coleshill to appoint a Class Teacher to join their team from September 2026. The role offers the opportunity to teach in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, depending on experience and school need.
The school was judged Good by Ofsted and has a thriving early years provision, including a nursery welcoming children from the age of two. It is part of a supportive diocesan multi‑academy trust, which places a strong emphasis on staff development, collaboration and investing in people at every stage of their career.
This is a school where strong Christian values are lived out by all, where pupils are well behaved and eager to learn, and where staff share a commitment to quality‑first teaching and broad, enriching learning experiences. With extensive outdoor space, ongoing investment in facilities and excellent transport links, the school is both an inspiring and accessible place to work.
As part of a collaborative teaching model, you will be supported by a partner teacher, with PPA structured to allow shared planning of the school curriculum while retaining autonomy to bring your own strengths, creativity and passions into the classroom. Music and sport are particular strengths of the school, and enthusiasm in these or other areas is warmly welcomed.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Hold QTS with recent experience teaching in Key Stage 2
- 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.
