Kates Hill Primary are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teacher to join our vibrant school within a successful multi-academy trust. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching, inspire a love of learning, and support pupils to achieve their full potential. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the trust, benefiting from excellent professional development opportunities.
We welcome applications from both full-time and part-time candidates, with flexible working arrangements considered. Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend a walk-around to experience our supportive environment firsthand. If you are passionate about primary education and making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Kates Hill is an average size school, with an intake of 60 pupils and thriving Nursery and Reception classes. It is located in an area of high educational and economic deprivation. Despite this, assessment results improved steadily over the years up to 2019 when they were last published. The school joined Dudley Academies Trust in June 2022.
Kates Hill is a school where values are embedded into the curriculum and all activities. This has been a factor in the school twice being judged as 'Good' by Ofsted. The outdoors is built into the school's teaching, sports and activities. Among other aspects of this approach are a KS1 play area with climbing frame, pirate ships, activity cabins and clambering features, a Trim Trail, Forest School, and an Edible Garden, where the pupils learn about growing plants and the science behind it.
The school has a strong ethos with highly qualified and dedicated staff who believe in supporting the development of successful, well-rounded children who will become positive members of the community.
The Trust recognises that our staff are our most valuable asset and investing in our people is a key strategic priority. An extensive program of staff development is operated within school and across the Trust, and this is extended to senior and middle leaders, aspiring leaders, and teaching and associate staff.
You will be joining Kate's Hill Primary at an exciting time as we continue our journey to provide first class education for the young people of Dudley. School visits are warmly encourage and can be arranged by telephoning the school office on .
Closing date is Tuesday 19th May 2026, with interviews on Thursday 21st May.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.
All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.
Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.
