Are you a kind and hardworking teacher, who believes that a good cup of tea, a chocolate biscuit, and a touch of humour can help to solve just about anything? If you can help us with this temporary role and the answer is yes to these questionsplease read on The Governors of our vibrant Catholic school are excited to invite applications for the temporary position of class teacher in our Muntjac class (named after the animals we can see in Priory Park, which surrounds our lovely school) for the Summer 2026 and Autumn 2026 terms. This position is to cover the maternity leave of our current Year 6 teacher. The current Year 6 pupils, and next year’s cohort are populated with especially gorgeous children. All of our Key Stage 2 classes are small, with around 20-22 children. You will find that St Mary Immaculate is full of eager learners and smiling faces - adults and children alike. The role begins on 13 April 2026 and ends on 31 December 2026. St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary is a genuinely enjoyable place to work. We work hard to build excellent relationships with pupils, parents and the parish, where kindness, trust and good communication are the foundations for all that we do. We are a fabulous, growing school, continuously looking to improve the learning experiences of our pupils, whilst balancing our teachers’ work-life balance. What we can offer: • Delightful children who are eager to learn and a joy to teach, • Wide-ranging Continuing Professional Development opportunities to support your career growth, • A steady supply of chocolate biscuits (because we know how important they are), • A supportive Governing Body dedicated to both school improvement and staff wellbeing, and • Strong collaborative links with the wider educational community, especially our partner school, St Joseph’s in Whitnash. We seek a teacher who: o has a growth mindset and eagerly promotes this within their class, o demonstrates enthusiasm and creativity, o is a confident and passionate user of technology in the classroom, o will challenge, inspire and motivate others, o has a keen sense of humour, o fully supports the faith life of the school, and o displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children PLEASE NOTE: For shortlisted candidates an online search will be carried out. This will assist the panel should there be any issues they feel need to be explored in more depth at interview. How to apply: We are very keen to offer visits to the school with our Executive Headteacher Mrs Wallace or our Head of School, Mrs Brooks. To apply please complete the CES application form included with this job listing, and refer to the attached job description. Please contact Mrs Bhagate on 01926 493959 or email admin@smiwarwick.co.uk to arrange a visit. Closing date: Wednesday 4 March 2026 Short listing: Thursday 5 March 2026 Interview date: Tuesday 10 March 2026