Job Description
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an exceptional full-time class teacher to join our thriving school community from September 2026.
We are an outstanding Catholic school with high expectations and a commitment to excellence, authenticity and purposeful practice. Teaching at St Teresa's is ambitious, thoughtful and rooted in doing the small things well.
What makes us distinctive:
- We are not a scheme-led school; our curriculum is carefully crafted and purposeful
- Classrooms are organised, inspiring and built around high-quality resources
- Parents are valued as partners in their child's education
- Behaviour is strong because routines are clear and consistent
- Safeguarding is central to all we do
We are looking for someone who:
- Is fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school
- Has high expectations of pupils' achievement and behaviour
- Creates rich, well-sequenced learning beyond reliance on schemes
- Shares our commitment to highly organised classroom environments
- Understands that all teachers are teachers of SEND
- Has the determination to raise attainment and close gaps
- Is invested in the wider life of the school community
- Builds strong relationships with parents and colleagues
We can offer:
- An outstanding school with clear vision and strong leadership
- High-quality mentoring and professional development
- A dedicated and supportive staff team
- Enthusiastic, respectful pupils who are eager to learn
At St Teresa's we are committed to developing the whole child and ensuring every child leaves us ready for the next stage through a rich, meaningful and inspiring curriculum.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our school community and warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures and experiences.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, online checks and safer recruitment procedures.