Classroom Teacher

St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School; Brownhills West; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School is seeking a classroom teacher to begin on 1 January 2027 in a Reception class, on a full-time permanent basis. The school, a one-form entry Catholic primary with around 210 pupils, values a caring environment and strong team support from a dedicated staff and the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust family.

The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic or strongly aligned with our Catholic ethos, have solid knowledge of

Qualifications

• Must be a practising Catholic or committed to Catholic vision and ethos.
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum, assessment and frameworks.
• Demonstrate highly effective planning and teaching to deliver high-quality, engaging learning opportunities.
• High expectations for children's achievement and behaviour.
• Able to work and communicate effectively as part of a team and wider community.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an engaging, ambitious curriculum tailored to pupils' needs.
• Plan and teach high-quality lessons with clear progression.
• Demonstrate inclusion and ensure every child can achieve their potential.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a supportive school community.

Skills

Catholic ethos

Curriculum knowledge

Planning & teaching

High expectations

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School are seeking to recruit a classroom teacher to commence on the 1st January 2027 on a full-time, permanent contract and will be in Reception class in the first instance.

At St Joseph & St Theresa we place our children at the centre of all we do; we value all individuals, and the children are included in every aspect of school life. We aim to motivate children to develop their god given talents to enable excellent progress in all areas of a broad and balanced curriculum. Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic classroom teacher, who can deliver an engaging, ambitious curriculum, ensuring inclusion for all so every child can achieve their potential. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher to work alongside an experienced and supportive team.

We are a one-form entry Catholic primary school, educating approximately 210 children, and 20 pupils in our preschool nursery. We are proud of our warm and nurturing environment and our dedicated staff team, who work collectively to ensure the highest standards of care, learning and welfare for all our pupils.

The successful candidate will:

• be a practising Catholic or be committed to our Catholic vision and ethos
• have good knowledge of the national curriculum, assessment and frameworks
• demonstrate highly effective planning & teaching to deliver high-quality, exciting learning opportunities matched carefully to pupils needs
• have high expectations for children’s achievement and behaviour
• work and communicate effectively as part of a team
• be willing to contribute their gifts to our school and our wider community
• be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child

We can offer:

• happy, caring, and safe environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve their full potential.
• strong sense of community and partnership, where staff, governors, parents, and parish work together to nurture each child’s spiritual, emotional, and academic growth.
• committed, hardworking, and supportive team, both within the school and across the wider St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust family, united by faith and purpose

Applications from experienced teachers are preferred; however, applications from newly qualified ECT's will also be considered.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications or appoint a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We warmly encourage visits to the school prior to applying. To arrange a visit or to make an enquiry, please contact Mrs Schneider (Headteacher) or Rebecca Palmer (Bursar) on 01543 227220.

St Joseph & St Theresa Primary School is proud to be part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: [phone].