Key Stage 1 or 2 Teacher Maternity Cover Contract

POST:  Key Stage 1 or 2 Teacher - Fixed Term Maternity Cover Contract

LOCATION:  Shireland Technology Primary

SALARY:  TMS/UPS £32,916 - £51,048 per annum

REQUIRED FOR: September 2026

Can you help us develop the SMART CREATIVES of the future?

Join us on our journey and be part of something special.

Are you an enthusiastic teacher looking for a school where you will be supported, developed and genuinely valued?

At Shireland Technology Primary, we are proud to offer an environment where new teachers grow in confidence, skill and ambition — supported by an experienced, collaborative team and exceptional professional development opportunities.

Shireland Technology Primary is part of the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust providing staff with opportunities to progress both within the school and across the Trust.

We are an innovative and dynamic two-form entry free school primary that opened in 2019 in the heart of Smethwick and situated on the same site as the secondary school Shireland Collegiate Academy.

Our school was judged as outstanding by Ofsted in all areas in 2023: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management; giving us the overall rating of outstanding.  They said that we ‘provide an exceptional education for all pupils’.

Our purpose is to empower pupils to achieve beyond expectations by providing the best technology-enabled education opportunities.

We are looking for a passionate and creative teacher who can inspire and lead others, works well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional provision for all pupils and their families.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience teaching; preferably at KS2.
• Be looking for the first or next step in their career.
• Be a consistently good/exceptional teacher with high expectations of both learning and behaviour.
• Able to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils, delivering amazing outcomes.
• Committed to raising standards for all and share the same drive to constantly learn and improve.
• Show willingness to lead initiatives, track and show evidence of impact.
• Demonstrate a passion to make a difference to others.
• To be interested in and proficient with the use of technology for learning and willingness to innovate using technology in the classroom.

In return we will offer:

• Opportunities across our school and Trust to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary level.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Exceptional CPD provision includes access to regional, national and international experts in their field.
• A technology-rich environment which allows staff to be innovative in harnessing technology for learning.
• The chance to be part of an ‘Outstanding’ school with an amazing building with unique facilities and a wonderful team.

So, if you are passionate about making a difference, eager to learn and excited by the possibilities of technology-enhanced teaching, this could be the perfect place to begin — or continue — your teaching journey. Come and join the family!

Visit our website to find out more about us:  Home - Shireland Technology Primary

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment.  All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

(We welcome applications from ECTs)          

If you would like to arrange a visit to the school please contact the office on 0121 720 3388.

To apply for this position please go to: https://careers.shirelandcat.net/

Closing date for applications: Friday 17th April 2026. 
Please note we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.

Interviews: Tuesday 28th April 2026.
(May be subject to change)