ECT (Class Teacher) Fixed Term Contract due to Maternity Leave

Job Details

Required for September 2026 (Subject to satisfactory clearances)

Governors at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] are looking to appoint an Early Career Teacher to join our enthusiastic and committed team in raising standards and outcomes for our children.

This post is suitable for ECTs with a passion for teaching and learning and potential to be exceptional practitioners. We offer a fully supported ECT programme and a stable staff team to mentor and support you. The post will be based in KS1 or KS2; we can be flexible to accommodate the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with:

• Engaged and motivated children
• A dedicated and enthusiastic team of professionals
• An exceptional outdoor learning environment
• An exciting curriculum which embraces creativity
• A team that supports your professional development

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Shares the aspirations we have for our children
• Has the potential to be an outstanding practitioner
• Is creative, flexible and enthusiastic
• Will make a positive contribution to our school

Visits to school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To book a visit please speak to Anne Wood on [contact hidden].

Application forms are available to download online and can be emailed back to [contact hidden]. You can also print and drop into the school office if you would prefer.

Sandwell Council and [Employer hidden] are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. A copy of our safeguarding policy is also included in the application pack, along with a job description and person specification.

For more information about school, please visit our website www.brandhall.sandwell.sch.uk.

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

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination

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’

If you are successful in being short-listed 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: Monday- Friday (27.5 hours per week), this includes a daily 30-minute unpaid break.

Salary: Main Pay Scale (MPR1-MPR6) £32,916 - £45,352

Closing date: Wednesday 22 April 2026 (12pm)

Shortlisting: Thursday 23 April and Friday 24 April 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 5 May (subject to change)