Fixed Term Teacher

Woolmer Hill School; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter's Catholic Primary School in Gloucester is seeking a Fixed Term Teacher to join the Lower Key Stage 2 team. The post is full‑time and type is Fixed Term, with a salary of £34,002.00 per year (FTE).

The role runs through to 31 August 2027, with a closing date of 15 October 2026. The successful candidate will uphold the Catholic ethos, possess a love of children, and demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge, safeguarding, and collaborative working.

Qualifications

• We require a candidate who upholds the Catholic ethos and inclusive culture of the school.
• Demonstrates a love of children and a passion for teaching and learning.
• Has a secure understanding of curriculum and pedagogy.
• Exhibits character, personality and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Displays courage to make a positive difference for all children and safeguarding commitment.
• Open minded, eager to learn, with a positive, solution‑focused approach.
• Energetic, enthusiastic and ambitious for self, children and the school.

Responsibilities

• Teach in Lower Key Stage 2 as part of a two-form-entry primary school.
• Uphold the Catholic ethos and inclusive culture of the school.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and deliver high‑quality lessons.
• Demonstrate safeguarding commitment and maintain child safety standards.
• Contribute to curriculum development and school improvement initiatives.

Skills

Love of children

Curriculum knowledge

Collaboration

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Fixed Term Teacher at St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Job Reference #: EDV/2026/SPCPS/07844

Location

• Horton Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3PY

Contract Details

• Type: Fixed Term
• Term: Full-Time
• Salary: £34,002.00 Annually (FTE)
• MPS / UPS
• Fixed Term End Date: Tue 31st Aug, 2027
• Closing Date: Midday, Thu 15th Oct, 2026
• Start Date: 01-01-2027
• Positions Available: 1
• Suitable for ECTs
• Interview Date: 19-10-2026

About this Role

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.

We 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