Class Teacher

Job details

• Salary Range: £32,916 - £45,350

• Contract type: Permanent

• Start: January 2027

• Reporting to: Headteacher

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our hard working and supportive team. 

St Wilfrid’s is a small, successful and happy school, combining a caring Catholic ethos with enthusiastic learners. Behaviour is good due to our commitment to high expectations and a positive approach to learning.

This role suits a Teacher who is passionate about making an impact in the classroom and contributing to the wider development of our school.

You will work in a warm, friendly and caring environment, and play an essential role in our school, in order to make our belief of Aim High, Believe and Achieve a reality. St Wilfrid’s is part of the Bosco Catholic Education Trust, providing great career progression and CPD opportunities. 

Do I have to be Catholic to work in a Catholic school? 

No! Our Catholic Faith is what makes St Wilfrid’s so special and it is woven into everything we do; this includes welcoming everyone that comes through our doors. Only 47.5% of teachers in Catholic schools are Catholic, so we welcome people of all faith background and none into our community. 

For certain Leadership positions (eg. Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and Head of Religious Education) there is a requirement that the position be filled by a practicing Catholic in order to maintain the Catholic ethos of the school. This is in line with Equalities Act 2010.

Main purpose

The teacher will:

• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, following the Code of Conduct and the Staff Handbook

• Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work

• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment

• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

• Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests

• Add any other duties of particular relevance to your school

Whole-school organisation, strategy and development

• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s vision and values

• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and Catholic ethos of the school

• Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure coordinated outcomes

• Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach

Health, safety and discipline

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils

• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Professional development

• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures

• Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching

• Take part in the appraisal and professional development of others, where appropriate

Communication

• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals 

• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school

• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Personal and professional conduct

• Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school

• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality

• Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities

For Upper / Main Scale Teachers:

Management of staff and resources 

• Direct and supervise support staff assigned to them, and where appropriate, other teachers

• Contribute to the recruitment and professional development of other teachers and support staff

• Deploy resources delegated to them

• Other tasks as directed by the Headteacher

Safeguarding 

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies 

• Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary

• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

Full Person Specification and Job Description are available to download. 

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher.

How to Apply

Visits to the school are positively encouraged – we would love to meet you and show you around! Please contact the school office to discuss this further and find a convenient time.

No CVs please, Catholic Education Service (CES) Application Forms only, available to download below, from the school office or the school website.

St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and as such, any offer of employment would be subject to an enhanced DBS check, health checks and references.

All applicants will be subject to an online search. 

St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School, Arundel Road, Angmering, West Sussex, BN16 4JR

Application Deadline: Tuesday 3rd November 9am  

Shortlisting: Tuesday 3rd November

Proposed Interview Dates: Tuesday 10th November