Class Teachers
Temporary
St John’s Primary Academy, Essington
2 x Class Teachers Required from: September 2025
Contract type: Full time, temporary
Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 (subject to Teacher’s Pay & Conditions)
St. John’s Primary Academy has an opportunity to recruit two teachers to join our successful team.
St. John’s is a larger than average, thriving academy and we are particularly seeking passionate teachers who identify with the strong, positive culture that currently exists. The academy sets high expectations for children to succeed and make outstanding progress. We consistently develop children’s confidence and ambitions and encourage them to grow and become accountable, independent learners.
We are particularly interested to hear from ambitious, imaginative teachers who are totally committed to making learning fun and exciting. ECT applications will be considered as will applications from teaching staff who have completed a few years in their current setting and are now looking to broaden their experience.
About Us:
Future Generation Trust is a small, growing Trust of primary phase academies in Staffordshire.
FGT aims to create a strong positive culture in all of its academies in which valuable life skills will be delivered. Quality teaching, built upon a foundation of care and support will lead to high levels of attainment, achievement and confidence, self-esteem and a love of learning.
St. John’s Primary Academy, Essington, is a Church School which works closely with the community. To continue our improvement, it is imperative that we appoint talented members of staff who share our vision of delivering a broad, balanced and exciting curriculum in a bright, attractive and supportive environment.
To see what type of academy we are please take the time to look at:
• Our Twitter feed @StJohns_Eagle
• Our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/StJohnseagle
• Visit our Website at https://www.stjohns-eagle.com/
We are looking for someone who is:
• a qualified teacher with a passion for teaching and learning
• able to demonstrate commitment to raising standards of teaching, learning and
achievement for all learners
• committed to working as part of a team and fully take part in the life of our school and our community
The successful candidates will align themselves closely with the values and ethos of the academy and match the high levels of discretionary effort that current staff display.
At St. John’s we can offer ambitious teachers:
an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience
a track record of staff successfully obtaining promotion following service at our academy
high quality professional development opportunities and the support of skilled staff, in return for high levels of commitment
Appointments can be made by emailing lgreenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy either during or outside of school hours. Scheduled visit dates are as follows:
Wednesday 19th March – 9:15am or 4:00pm
Thursday 20th March – 2:00pm or 4:00pm
Potential candidates are highly recommended to visit the academy and meet with members of the Leadership Team. There will also be opportunities for interested staff to discuss their individual circumstances and explore the possibility of making credible applications.
How to Apply:
Further details and an application form are available on the academies website here
Completed applications should be emailed to Laura Greenhouse at lgreenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy
Please include a supporting letter of no more than two A4 sheets, detailing your strengths and experience. Only fully completed applications will be accepted, do not include CV’s.
Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted by phone or e-mail.
Closing Date for applications: Friday 21st March at 9:00am
Prior to interview references will be requested.
Interviews: Thursday 27th March 2025