Class Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring for early career teachers

High-quality professional development

Leadership development opportunities

Collaboration across the Cardinal/Newm

Job summary

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is seeking a dedicated teacher for a fixed-term post running until 31 August 2027, starting January 2027. The role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching and contributing to curriculum development within a collaborative trust environment.

The school sits within the Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust, offering opportunities for cross-school collaboration, mentoring for early career teachers, and access to strong professional development across the

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practice or potential with a passion for high-quality teaching
• High expectations of pupils' achievement, behaviour and personal development
• Reflective with commitment to CPD and professional growth
• Ambition and potential to contribute to curriculum development and subject leadership over time

Responsibilities

• Teach a class to a high standard enabling all pupils to succeed
• Contribute to the wider life of the school
• Collaborate with colleagues across the school
• Contribute to curriculum development and, over time, subject leadership

Skills

Excellent classroom practice

High expectations of pupils' learning

Reflective practice and professional发展

Curriculum development and potentially

Job description

A fixed-term teaching post at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, running until 31 August 2027 and subject to staffing review, open to early career and experienced teachers alike. The role centres on teaching a class with high expectations for every child, and on contributing to curriculum development over time. The school sits within the Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust, giving access to collaboration across a family of schools. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in January 2027.

What the job involves

• Teach a class to a high standard, enabling all pupils to succeed
• Contribute to the wider life of the school
• Collaborate with colleagues
• Contribute to curriculum development and, over time, subject leadership

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent classroom practice, or potential to become one, with passion for engaging high-quality teaching
• High expectations of pupils' achievement, behaviour and personal development
• Reflective, with commitment to continuous professional development
• Ambition and potential to contribute to curriculum development and, over time, subject leadership

Other

• Commitment to supporting the Catholic life, values and mission of the school
• Contributes positively to wider school life and collaborates with colleagues

What's offered

• Welcoming, supportive school community where staff wellbeing is valued
• Mentoring and support for early career teachers
• High-quality professional development at every career stage
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and take on additional responsibilities
• Collaboration, networking and career development across the Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust
• Collaborative team of colleagues and governors