Fixed Term Teacher

St Peter's Catholic Primary School; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter's Catholic Primary School in Gloucester is seeking a dedicated teacher to join our warm, inclusive community for Lower Key Stage 2. You will contribute to a nurturing, faith-friendly environment that places children at the heart of learning and well-being.

The successful candidate will uphold Catholic ethos, foster strong relationships and work collaboratively with supportive colleagues to deliver high-quality education and pastoral care. Start date January 2027.

Qualifications

• Uphold Catholic ethos and inclusive culture
• Love of children and passion for teaching
• Secure understanding of curriculum and pedagogy
• Secure working understanding of safeguarding

Responsibilities

• Uphold the Catholic ethos and inclusive culture of the school.
• Possess love of children and a passion for teaching and learning.
• Have a secure understanding of curriculum and pedagogy.
• Have character and personality.
• Work collaboratively with others.
• Be courageous in their approach to making a difference for all children: academic and pastoral.
• Be open minded, keen to learn and have a positive outlook (solution-focused).
• Have high levels of energy and an enthusiastic approach.
• Be ambitious for self, for children and for the school.
• Demonstrate a commitment to being the best they can be.
• Have a secure working understanding of safeguarding.

Job description

St. Peter's Catholic Primary School is a warm, vibrant and caring two-form-entry primary school in the heart of Gloucester. We are inclusive of everyone and proud of our loving ethos. We prioritise developing strong relationships and working collaboratively to ensure that each and every one of our children receives the very best standard of education and learning opportunities.

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our inclusive and sought-after school in the heart of Gloucester. This post will be in Lower Key Stage 2.

The successful candidate will:

• Uphold the Catholic ethos and inclusive culture of the school (please note - being Christian is not a requirement of the role);
• Possess a love of children and a passion for teaching and learning;
• Have a secure understanding of curriculum and pedagogy;
• Have character and personality;
• Work collaboratively with others;
• Be courageous in their approach to making a difference for all children: academic and pastoral;
• Be open minded, keen to learn and have a positive outlook (solution-focused);
• Have high levels of energy and an enthusiastic approach;
• Be ambitious for self, for children and for the school;
• Demonstrate a commitment to being the best they can be;
• Have a secure working understanding of safeguarding.

oWe can offer you:

• A warm, welcoming and inclusive community;
• Caring, hardworking and well-behaved pupils;
• An ambitious yet supportive leadership team;
• High-quality personal and career development opportunities, including excellent ongoing training (much of this with leading experts in education);
• Opportunities to develop in a supportive environment;
• Opportunities to lead on areas of curriculum development and contribute to the wider improvement of the school;
• A good, highly motivated and self-improving school which is keen to be the best it can be;
• A supportive school community with caring parents and governors;
• An opportunity to be part of a forward thinking, dynamic and pastorally strong multi-academy trust (The Little Way Catholic Educational Trust).

Start Date: 1st January 2027 to 31st August 2027