Class Teacher

Job Title: Class Teacher - Reception Are you a passionate and nurturing Early Years teacher who believes every child deserves a magical start to their education? At Braintcroft Primary School, we are looking for an exceptional Reception Class Teacher to join our dedicated team and inspire our youngest learners. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a vibrant and inclusive school community where curiosity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and every child is supported to thrive. Our Early Years provision is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing a stimulating, nurturing and ambitious learning environment where children can develop confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and inclusive learning experiences in line with the EYFS Framework, ensuring all children make excellent progress from their starting points. Establish a safe, stimulating, and welcoming classroom where children feel valued, develop confidence, and are encouraged to explore, learn, and achieve. Observe, assess, and track children's development across all areas of learning, using assessment information to inform planning and support individual needs. Develop positive relationships with parents and carers, maintaining effective communication to support children's learning, wellbeing, and successful transition into school life. Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils, ensuring their social, emotional, and academic needs are met while contributing to a positive and inclusive school culture. Pay range: £41,729 - £54,131 (M1 - M6) Inner London

Qualifications and Skills:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - recognised teaching certification. GCSES English, Math and Science Proven experience delivering outstanding teaching and learning, demonstrating high standards and effective classroom practice. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families. Ability to create an inclusive and inspiring learning environment, meeting the needs of learners from diverse backgrounds. Commitment to the academy’s values and ethos, contributing positively to its culture and community.

E-ACT Braintcroft Academy | Active Minds, Kind Hearts, Excellence for Every Child Active Minds, Kind Hearts, Excellence for Every Child are our values at E-ACT Braintcroft Academy. Through a combination of high standards, dedicated teaching, and a supportive community, we inspire our students to excel in academics and beyond. Experience the journey to success with us: https://braintcroftacademy.e-act.org.uk Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors! Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you. What are we about? We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence. Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting. Professional Growth and Development We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities. Culture and Wellbeing Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success. Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.