Year 4 Class Teacher

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive staff

Well-resourced environment

Children who enjoy learning

Vibrant community with good attendance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Aldershot is seeking a maternity-cover teacher for Year 4 to start January 2027. The role is on a full-time temporary contract, with Main Pay Scale and potential for 0.8 or 0.6 FTE.

The post is suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) and requires a commitment to high standards and the Catholic ethos. The school offers a welcoming environment, supportive staff, and opportunities for professional development, with a focus on English, maths, and core

Qualifications

• Is a practising Catholic, or is supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Is an excellent classroom teacher, committed to high standards.
• Works collaboratively as part of the team.
• Is creative and adaptable.
• Has good knowledge of the National Curriculum.

Skills

Catholic ethos understanding

Excellent classroom teaching

Collaborative team player

Creativity and adaptability

Knowledge of the National Curriculum

Education

ECT eligible

Job description

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School - A Voluntary Academy

Bridge Road, Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 3DD

Headteacher: Mrs D McNeill Deputy Headteachers: Mrs G Curry – Curriculum Mrs M Geen – Pastoral

MATERNITY COVER TEACHER for Year 4 from January 2027

Salary: Main Pay Scale

Contract Type: Full time (possibly 0.8 or 0.6) temporary

This role is suitable for an ECT.

The Governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a teacher to teach in one of our Year 4 classes to cover a maternity cover.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and hard-working practitioner to join our welcoming and happy school, judged outstanding in our most recent inspection (February 2024).

We will offer you:

• A supportive, welcoming and friendly team of staff and governors
• A well-resourced, warm and welcoming environment that supports creative and effective teaching
• Children who enjoy learning
• A vibrant community strengthened by excellent attendance and a culture where children want to be in school
• Opportunities for continual professional development

The successful applicant will be someone who:

• Is a practising Catholic, or is supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school
• Is an excellent classroom teacher, committed to high standards
• Works collaboratively as part of the team
• Is creative and adaptable
• Has good knowledge of the National Curriculum

Why join us?

At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, you’ll play a part in the early educational development of our young pupils, supported by our wider staff team.

We welcome tours and visit to the school ahead of interview.

Application deadline is Friday 16th October 2026.

Interview date to be confirmed.

Safeguarding Statement:

All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use.