Year 1 Maternity Cover - St Peter's Catholic Primary School

EMEA3 Recruitment; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter's Catholic Primary School in East Grinstead invites applications for a Year 1 Class Teacher on a fixed-term, full-time basis. The post aligns with the School Mission, delivering RE per the Religious Education Directory and upholding the Catholic ethos in daily school life.

The role includes registering attendance, assessing pupil progress, and maintaining close communication with parents and staff. Applicants should hold QTS and be committed to the school's values.

Qualifications

• QT status is essential for teaching
• Commitment to promoting enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Willingness to coordinate an area of the curriculum
• Commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos and values of the school

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Religious Education curriculum as prescribed
• Register attendance and inform SLT of any issues
• Assess, record and report pupil progress
• Communicate professionally with parents and SLT
• Safeguard pupils and maintain discipline
• Lead an area of the curriculum in line with school policy

Skills

QT status

Enthusiasm

Curriculum coordination

Catholic ethos

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Job Description

YEAR 1 CLASS TEACHER

Scale: Teachers’ Main Scale

1. a) To actively promote and support the Catholic ethos of St. Peter’s School in line with the School Mission Statement. To lead the pupils by example so that our Christian/Catholic ethos permeates the whole of our school life. b) To deliver our “Religious Education” curriculum as prescribed by the new Religious Education Directory. To seek support, when necessary, of other members of staff, especially the R.E. Subject Leader and Headteacher

2. To register the attendance of pupils and make SLT aware of any issues.

3. To take full responsibility for teaching the prescribed National Curriculum, with specific reference to the priorities of the School Improvement Plan.

4. Teach according to the educational needs, abilities and aptitudes of pupils within the class

5. To take full regard and responsibility for:

• The preparation of medium term and short term plans following whole school agreements/schemes of work.
• The preparation and marking of work of all pupils in the class.

6. To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils in the class.

7. To communicate and consult in a professional manner, both informally and formally, with the parents of pupils in the class ensuring that the SLT are made aware of all developments.

8. To communicate and co-operate with outside agencies and attend meetings as required. Ensure that SLT are always made aware of any developments.

9. To attend staff meetings and Collective Worship assemblies.

10. To safeguard the welfare of all pupils by maintaining good order and discipline among the pupils, both on school premises and during offsite visits, in accordance with the School Policies.

11. To take responsibility for subject leadership, according to school policy in consultation with the Headteacher.

12. To work under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher following the School’s Performance Management process.

This job description sets out the duties of the post when it was prepared. Such duties may vary from time to time but will always have regard to the terms of the Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Regulations.

Job Details

Salary: Main Scale

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Pattern: Full Time

Location: East Grinstead

Interviews: Friday 2nd October 2026

Person Specification

YEAR 1 CLASS TEACHER

Qualifications/Experience

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Promote enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Willingness to co-ordinate an area of the curriculum
• A commitment to support the Catholic ethos and values of the school

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of leading an area of the curriculum

Ability to:

• Innovate and motivate children
• Work as part of a team with colleagues within the school and the locality
• Take responsibility for tasks and ensure their completion on time
• Assess children’s needs and devise plans to address them
• Be flexible in teaching approaches depending on the needs of the children and the curriculum

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective and efficient organisational skills
• Effective communication with colleagues and parents

Personal Qualities:

• Commitment to contributing to the life of the school
• Commitment to continuing professional development

Further Information

St Peter's Catholic Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

The reference number for this role is SCHO03038.