Class Teacher

St Edmund's RC Primary; Salford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St Edmund’s RC Primary School in Salford is seeking an outstanding Class Teacher for Upper Key Stage Two on a 12-month maternity cover. The post is on the Main Pay Scale.

We are a welcoming school with 338 pupils and a dedicated staff team. The successful candidate will inspire others, work well within a Catholic ethos, and contribute to high standards of learning, behaviour and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Excellent class teacher with successful primary school experience.
• Loves working with children and ensures each child succeeds.
• Supports the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Is a proactive team player and committed to school life.

Skills

Excellent classroom teaching

Team player

Well organised

Reflective practitioner

Job description

Qualified Teachers Main Pay Scale

Class Teacher Upper Key Stage Two (12 months Maternity Cover)

Required for December 2026

The Governors of St. Edmund’s RC Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and dedicated KS2 Class Teacher. We are a 1.5 entry primary school with 338 pupils on roll.

St Edmund’s RC Primary School is warm and welcoming school where children feel safe, happy and part of a thriving community. Pupils describe our school as a family, where everyone is valued and looked after by staff and pupils alike.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• is an excellent class teacher with successful experience in a primary school who can inspire others
• loves working with children, cares about them and is determined that every child is successful
• can actively support the distinctive Catholic ethos of the school
• is a team player someone who will work effectively alongside a proactive team
• is enthusiastic, hardworking, driven and willing to take an active role in every aspect of school life
• has high expectations of learning, achievement, progress and behaviour
• is well organised and has the ability to keep ahead in a fast-paced primary school environment
• can create and maintain a welcoming and effective learning environment
• is self-aware and reflective and committed to improving their practice

We can offer:

• Fantastic children!
• A happy and welcoming school
• The opportunity to work at a school that achieved Strong OFTSED judgements in our inspection in:
• Attendance and behaviour
• Curriculum and teaching
• Early years
• Inclusion
• Leadership and Governance
• Personal development and wellbeing
• A school committed to enabling every child to be thrive
• A supportive and experienced staff team
• Welcoming and supportive governors who know our school well
• Supportive parents and carers
• Strong links with our church and local community

We welcome applications from experienced teachers on the main pay scale.

We encourage visits to our school before applying to see if St Edmund’s RC Primary School is the right school for you.

To visit, please e-mail: [e-mail] to arrange a convenient time to meet with Laura Moran, the headteacher.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 0161 921 1940 or email [e-mail]. Website https://www.st-edmunds.salford.sch.uk/

Closing date: 02/11/2026

Shortlisting: 04/11/2026

Interview date: week beginning 9th November 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

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Supporting Documents

UKS2 Class teacher Job Description

UKS2 Class teacher Person Spec