Class Teacher (Our Lady & St Benedict Catholic Academy)

Stoke-On-Trent City Council; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage employer

Professional development

Friendly school environment

Job summary

Our Lady & St Benedict’s Catholic School in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a highly motivated class teacher to join a friendly, hardworking team. The role requires upholding the Catholic ethos and delivering high standards of teaching.

The Governors and staff offer a welcoming environment, ongoing professional development, strong links with local Collegiate schools, and a supportive governance structure. The post begins in September 2026 and is offered under the Catholic Education Service terms.

Qualifications

• Be committed to actively upholding the catholic ethos of our school.
• Be a good and better classroom practitioner, committed to raising standards.
• Be creative, imaginative and innovative.
• Have high expectations of pupil achievement, attainment and behaviour.
• Have good communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Be committed to actively upholding the catholic ethos of our school.
• Be a good and better classroom practitioner, committed to raising standards.
• Be creative, imaginative and innovative.
• Have high expectations of pupil achievement, attainment and behaviour.
• Have good communication skills at all levels.

Skills

Catholic ethos

Classroom practitioner

Creativity

High expectations

Communication skills

Job description

Salary - £32,916 - £51,048

September 2026 start.

The Governors in support of the Directors at Our Lady & St Benedict’s are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic class teacher to join our friendly, hardworking and committed team. We require an individual who will maintain the highest levels of effectiveness and pedagogical development throughout their career and vitally, will celebrate and reflect our children’s unique talents and gifts.
Our new teacher will:

• Be committed to actively upholding the catholic ethos of our school
• Be a good and better classroom practitioner, committed to raising standards
• Be creative, imaginative and innovative
• Have high expectations of pupil achievement, attainment and behaviour
• Have good communication skills at all levels

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and friendly school with well-motivated, happy children
• Dedicated and committed team members
• A supportive Board of Directors and Governing Body
• Strong links with other Collegiate schools
• A strong commitment to your professional development
• A positive environment in which to develop your own ideas and initiatives

The post will be offered on a Catholic Education Service Contract. Our Lady & St Benedict are part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Multi Academy Trust who are a living wage employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to DBS disclosure.

Potential candidates are warmly invited to visit our school.