Class Teacher

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Class Teacher Reception (EYFS)

Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover (September 2026-July 2027)

Hours: 0.6 FTE (3 Day Per Week)

Grade: MPS/UPS

The Governors of this warm, welcoming two-form Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated teacher to join their hard-working, dedicated staff team.

The post will be a fixed-term as above.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Strongly committed to enriching the Catholic life of our school
  
• An excellent teacher with a comprehensive understanding of the Primary curriculum
  
• Inclusive, nurturing and caring in their approach
  
• Inspiring and reflective in their classroom practice
  
• Committed to fostering high standards of academic achievement and behaviour
  
• Flexible and creative with excellent communication skills
  
• Able to inspire and support our dedicated team
  
• A highly organised, motivational and proven team player
  
• Keen to further develop classroom practice and leadership skills

Across St Mary’s, there are opportunities to plan together and to work closely in partnership with other experienced teachers and to drive change in a subject area of the curriculum. As part of the Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust, there are opportunities to work with and share good practice with colleagues across the academy footprint.

At St Mary’s we offer:

• A strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued
  
• Fantastic, motivated children who are eager to learn
  
• A collaborative, supportive working environment and positive ethos
  
• A warm, friendly and talented staff team who will support you
  
• Inclusive and innovative practices, working alongside other Catholic schools and wider teaching school partnerships
  
• A Leadership Team that are committed to supporting and developing you
  
• Excellent professional development opportunities
  
• Excellent opportunities for CPD, including for those on the Early Careers Framework

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please ring the school office on 0161 681 6663 to arrange.

Please submit completed application form and supporting documents to gail.leigh@stmarysrcps.co.uk

Closing Date: Friday 26 June 2026 (12noon)

Shortlisting: Monday 29 June 2026

Lesson Observation/Interview: Wednesday 8 July 2026

Safer Recruitment:

St Mary’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application and will be subject to further safer recruitment checks, such as references, with ID documents retained on file. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check, as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.