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St Matthew's is looking for an enthusiastic class teacher to join our dedicated team!
At St Matthew’s Church of England Primary, we are proud of our diverse and inclusive school where in all we do we aim high, encourage and have faith. St Matthew’s is a two-form entry school with its own nursery class and special needs support centre.
At St Matthew’s:
1. We are committed to high quality teaching and to excellent professional development opportunities for all our staff
2. We have a resilient staff team from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences who work closely together to secure the best outcomes for our children
The successful applicant will:
3. Be an excellent teacher who inspires and motivates pupils, parents and colleagues
4. Have the drive and ability to secure excellent rates of progress & attainment for all children
5. Develop a strong partnership with parents, other professionals and the wider community
6. Contribute to the wider life of our church school
7. Be a hardworking team member, committed to making a difference to children
If interested in joining our hard-working team, we can offer you:
8. A well-resourced school set in extensive grounds
9. Support and development from the SDBE MAT including a generous staff benefits scheme
10. A school committed to wider education including a full extra-curricular programme
11. Coaching and bespoke CPD opportunities
Start date: As soon as possible
Closing date: Thursday, 8th January 2026
Interview date: W/C 12th January 2026
Hours: Part-time and full-time applicants will be considered - Please indicate this in your application
Salary: MPS/UPS
Please find attached Job Profile, this includes the advert, job description and person specification.
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. We would be delighted to hear from you and would be happy to arrange a visit to show you around our school or to have an informal discussion.
Safeguarding Statement
St Matthew’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references. Please note, only completed applications will be considered, CVs will not be accepted.
Applicants are expected to be sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the school.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applications. If you are interested in working with us, please apply without delay.