Job description
KS1 Class Teacher
MPS/UPS
Permanent
To start as soon as possible
Rivers Primary Academy is a popular two-form entry primary school situated in the heart of Blakenall, Walsall. We serve a diverse community and believe passionately that every child should be supported to achieve their full personal and academic potential.
We offer a welcoming, inclusive and supportive working environment where children and the community are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking to appoint a committed and talented teacher who shares our vision and ambition and is dedicated to ensuring all our children thrive. As part of the Windsor Academy Trust, Rivers Primary Academy is an exciting and dynamic place to work, offering excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
We can offer you:
Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn
A talented staff team who are committed to being extraordinary
A supportive leadership team who are focused on unlocking the academic and personal potential of staff and pupils
A strong pastoral team
Continuous high quality, bespoke professional development
Opportunities to work with other schools in our Trust
Outstanding facilities in a modern, five-year-old school building, with 1:1 devices provided to children.
We are looking for a teacher who:
Puts our children at the heart of everything and will inspire our children to aspire
Is an excellent practitioner, who has high expectations of themselves and others
Is an excellent role model for all
Has the resilience and determination to thrive in an environment that supports continuous school improvement
Is a team player with a positive attitude
Visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Lauren Bennett, PA to Headteacher and HR Lead lbennett@rivers.windsoracademytrust.org.uk.
Closing date: 18.11.2026
Shortlisting date: 19.11.2026
Interview date: 26.11.2026 and 27.11.2026
Rivers Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Rivers Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Pupils
- 465
- Avg teacher salary
- £47,433
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 23.8:1
- Academy trust
- WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Walsall, Walsall, WS3 1LY
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- Salary
- MPS/UPS
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 26 October 2026
- Closing date
- 18 November 2026
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