Year 4 Class Teacher

St Josephs; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team of staff and governors

Well-resourced environment

Happy pupils and vibrant community

Continual professional development

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Aldershot is seeking a Year 4 Class Teacher to cover a maternity leave. The role is on a Main Pay Scale and temporarily posted at full-time (potential for 0.8 or 0.6). Suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) and aligned with Catholic ethos.

Join a welcoming school judged outstanding in Feb 2024, with a strong team, supportive environment and opportunities for professional development. Apply by 16 October 2026; interviews to be confirmed.

Qualifications

• There is a maternity cover for a Year 4 class.
• You should be an excellent classroom teacher with high standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 4 class to cover maternity leave.
• Plan and deliver lessons in line with National Curriculum.
• Collaborate with staff and governors to support pupils.

Job description

Year 4 Class Teacher

Aldershot, Hampshire

Main Pay Scale

Temporary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

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.

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• 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

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