Class Teacher, EYFS + KS1 Phase Lead

St Mary's RC Primary School; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TLR 2a

Job summary

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in the UK is seeking a Class Teacher, EYFS + KS1 Phase Lead for January 2027. The role is full-time and permanent, with a salary on the Teachers Pay Scale (MPS/UPS) plus a TLR 2a. You will lead the EYFS/KS1 phase, support the Principal and SLT, and drive high-quality teaching across our one-form entry school.

The successful candidate will contribute to school improvement, mentor staff, and promote an excellent learning environment with a strong Catholic ethos.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS and EYFS/KS1 experience.
• Proven track record in leading phase initiatives.
• Strong commitment to Catholic ethos and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and model high-quality teaching across EYFS/KS1.
• Support SLT to raise standards and pupil achievement.
• Develop curriculum and assessment within the phase.
• Mentor and develop phase staff.

Skills

EYFS/KS1 knowledge

Phase leadership

Leadership experience

Curriculum planning

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

We are recruiting for a Class Teacher, EYFS + KS1 Phase Lead

Required for January 2027

Salary: Teachers Pay Scale - MPS/UPS plus TLR 2a

Full Time / Permanent

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Brierley Hill, is an innovative and outward looking school with happy, motivated and well-behaved children, an excellent staff team committed to raising standards, a supportive and enthusiastic Local Governing Body and strong links with our local parish.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated, positive professional to take on the position of Class Teacher, EYFS + KS1 Phase Leader across our 1 form entry primary school, to join our well-established team. At St Mary’s, we offer an outstanding learning environment and are passionate about every child, providing an opportunity to work in a high performing school that is always striving for excellence. The successful candidate will be supporting the Principal and SLT in providing professional leadership to the school to secure its continuing success, improvement and provision of high-quality education for all pupils and will have a direct impact on the quality of teaching and learning and pupil achievement. They will be able to lead and motivate staff and pupils by example and are enthusiastic about all aspects of learning and teaching, with a strong knowledge of the EYFS/KS1 curriculum.

Putting our children and young people first, always.
“Forming Christ-centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for justice.”

The successful candidate will play a key role in our school vision by delivering high-quality teaching and learning. Our teachers and support staff are talented, professional, supportive, caring and ambitious to achieve success.

We welcome applications from both Catholics and non-Catholics but expect all employees to support the Catholic ethos and values of the school.

We warmly welcome visits to the school. For specific questions about the role and/or to request a visit, please contact Mrs J Bate on:

Email - [e-mail]
Phone - 01384 900268
Online - www.emmausmac.com

Closing Date: Monday 30th November 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed