St Mary’s Catholic Primary School MATERNITY COVER - TEACHER VACANCY – CLASS TEACHER – FULL TIME – MAINSCALE The Governors of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a KS2 class teacher to cover maternity leave from the start of the Autumn Term 2026, through to May 2027 (date to be confirmed). Applications are welcome from all, including ECTs. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher • Who will support and promote our Christian ethos; • Who has exemplary classroom practise; • Who can demonstrate good understanding of Quality First Teaching strategies; • Who has high expectations for behaviour and achievement; • Who has a willingness to contribute to the wider aspects of school life; • Who can work collaboratively as part of a team; We can offer: • A strong Catholic ethos and a focus on staff and pupil wellbeing; • A calm learning environment with high expectations of achievement and behaviour; • Friendly children who have a thirst for learning; • A friendly and supportive staff team; • Opportunities for Continued Professional Development. St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection practice reflects this. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check and satisfactory references. Applications are welcome from all, including those of other Christian denominations or other faiths. Visits to the School are strongly encouraged. Please call the office to arrange an appointment. Closing date: Midday on Friday 8th May 2026 Interviews: Monday 18th May 2026