Teacher

Class Teacher (Year 1)

Hours of post: 32.5hrs
Contract Type: Fixed Term for 1 year (Maternity cover)
Salary: Teachers Main Payscale

Required for: February 2026

St Simon’s Catholic Primary School is a warm, welcoming school where Christ is the inspiration for all that we do. The governors of this successful school invite applications from highly motivated and organised individuals with energy and vision to join this lively and enthusiastic team as a class teacher.

The successful candidate will:
Share a passion for learning, be forward thinking and be a reflective practitioner who values their own professional development;
Be a committed professional with a desire to provide an excellent education for all pupils, upholding the Catholic ethos of the school;
Enjoy building excellent relationships with pupils, parents and staff;
Promote high standards and expectations in all areas
Be both willing and able to enjoy being part of a forward-thinking, values-driven team with a clear purpose.

What we can offer you:
The opportunity to work with wonderful children who enjoy coming to school and who strive to be the best that they can be;
A team of hard working, supportive staff and governors for you to work with;
A friendly faith sharing community;
Close links with our partner schools and our parish community;
A school that takes your professional development seriously and provides the resources, opportunities and support to shape your own learning.

Visits to view the school are warmly welcomed.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including DBS check and will then be required to sign the CES Contract.

Closing date: Friday 28th November 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 10th December 2025

Applicants must apply using a CES application form which can be obtained from the school website: www.st-simons.stockport.sch.uk under our School ‘Vacancies’ tab.

Completed application forms should be emailed to [email protected]

Applicants should demonstrate how they meet the criteria in the person specification and state their particular areas of interest and expertise in their supporting letter.

Diocese of Shrewsbury in partnership with Stockport Local Authority.

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