Class Teacher

Job Title: Class Teacher
Salary: M1-M6
Hours: 0.4 (Job Share)
Working Pattern: 2 days per week
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Friday 24th April 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: September 2026

Diocese of Shrewsbury in partnership with Stockport Local Authority.

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 likeminded vision, to join this lively and enthusiastic team as a class teacher, working two days a week, to job share with another 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 the school, prior to application, are warmly welcomed.

St Simon’s Catholic 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 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, 24th April 2026
Interviews: TBC

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 headteacher@st-simons.stockport.sch.uk

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.

The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.
This 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 applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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