EYFS Class Teacher

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School

TEACHER VACANCY – CLASS TEACHER – 0.44 TIME – MAINSCALE

The Governors of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a 0.44 (0.4 plus PPA) class teacher from September 2026.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to work alongside our current EYFS leader.

• Who will support and promote our Catholic ethos;

• With high expectations of motivation, achievement and behaviour and a passion for nurturing young minds;

• With a good understanding of how children learn and a strength in Early Years practise.

• Who can demonstrate the ability to respond to pupils’ needs and interest in creating a child led learning environment

• Who has the knowledge and skills to develop pupil’s early reading, writing and maths skills.

• With a willingness to contribute to the wider aspects of school life;

• Who can work collaboratively as part of a team in order to build on successes already achieved by the school;

We can offer:

• A strong Catholic ethos and a focus on staff and pupil wellbeing;

• A calm learning environment with high expectations of achievement and behaviour;

• Friendly children who have a thirst for learning;

• A friendly and supportive staff team;

• Opportunities for Continued Professional Development;

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection practice reflects this.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check and satisfactory references. Applications are welcome from all, including those of other Christian denominations or other faiths.

Application queries:

Mrs Anna Winstanley

School Business Manager

Visits to the School are strongly encouraged.

Closing date: Midday on Monday 1st June 2026

Interviews: Thursday 11th June 2026