Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Job details

Job role: - Teacher
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Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage: Key stage 2

Working pattern: Full time

Contract type: Fixed term - Required from 1st September 2026 – 31st August 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale: Main pay scale - Upper pay scale considered for a strong candidate

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of St James the Less RC Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and talented teacher to join our friendly and happy school team from September 2026. The position is likely to be in Key Stage 2, however, experience across Key Stages is welcomed. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding classroom teacher who is enthusiastic, innovative, highly-motivated and able to create a positive learning environment for the children. We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner, with a clear understanding of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Has high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour for all children.
• Is committed to upholding the Catholic ethos of our wonderful school
• Will provide excellence and enjoyment for all children through interesting teaching and learning experiences.
• Is self-motivated and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Has excellent written and spoken English skills.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you the opportunity to work in a school which:

• has happy, well-behaved, confident and hard-working children who are excellent ambassadors of our school
• is committed to developing the whole child through an aspirational and unique curriculum
• has excellent resources to support teachers to deliver high-quality teaching
• has a dedicated, caring and motivated team of staff and governors, who work harmoniously to provide an excellent environment for our children with great relationships at every level
• values opportunities for CPD and career development at all stages of professional development

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete. CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Person Specification - Class Teacher.pdf - 136 KB

Application form - notes to applicants.docx - 52.2 KB

Recruitment Monitoring Form.docx - 43.6 KB

Rehabilitation_of_Offenders_Act_1974_-_Disclosure_Form.docx - 47.2 KB

Class Teacher Advert Temporary Maternity Post - April 2026.pdf - 236 KB

Teacher Application Form.docx - 66 KB