Class Teacher

Job Introduction

Salary: M1 – M3  (£32,916 – £37,101)

Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply. 

Elements Diocesan Learning Trust is delighted to announce that we are recruiting a class teacher at Church of the Ascension Primary School, for September 2026. Church of the Ascension is a successful 1.5 form entry primary school, which serves the Wall Heath community. We are a forward thinking school that is dedicated to improving outcomes for our children.  

We offer: 

• A school with happy and confident pupils who take pride in their own achievements and in their school. 
• A supportive leadership team and a welcoming and highly professional staff who are enthusiastic, innovative and dedicated to a shared vision of a highly successful school. 
• Support from a dedicated and highly professional Trust central team. 
• Quality, ongoing professional support. 
• A commitment to staff wellbeing.

A visit to see our school would be very much encouraged and welcomed. To arrange a visit, please contact our school office on 01384 818760 or email info@chur-ascen.dudley.sch.uk. 

The closing date for this post is Monday 11th May 2026 and interviews will be held on Tuesday 19th May and Wednesday 20th May (depending on the number of applicants shortlisted) – exact dates and times to be confirmed following shortlisting.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.  

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

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