CLASS TEACHER for KS2 (required for January 2026) This is a fixed term contract for 3 terms in the first instance. Main pay range St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School, soon to be a proud member of the St Gabriel the Archangel Multi Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint a passionate, dedicated and talented class teacher to join our vibrant and successful team from January 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to make a real difference in the lives of our children. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to nurturing every child’s potential, fostering a love of learning, and contributing to the continued excellence of our school community. St. Mary’s is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, and we are proud to offer a supportive and inspiring environment where staff and pupils thrive. We are looking for someone who: Is committed to the values and ethos of Catholic education Delivers consistently high-quality teaching and learning experiences Has high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour Uses assessment effectively to inform teaching and support progress Embraces a broad and balanced curriculum Brings creativity, energy and passion to the classroom In return, we offer: A comprehensive induction programme A warm, welcoming and supportive school community Access to high-quality professional development opportunities A positive and forward-thinking environment where innovation is encouraged Collaboration with dynamic colleagues across our collegiate network St. Mary’s Catholic Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions As part of our shortlisting process, we will carry out online searches of shortlisted candidates. This will help us to identify anything in a candidate’s online activity that would not be in line with our school ethos. We warmly welcome visits to the school by prior arrangement. Application packs are available from: Mrs Tracey Edge, Office Manager St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School Ford Green Road, Norton-le-Moors, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 8EZ Tel: 01782 234820 Website: www.stmarysstoke.co.uk For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact: Mrs S Rathbone, Principal Closing date for applications: Monday 3 rd November 2025, 12pm Interviews: Week beginning 10 th November 2025 St Mary’s Catholic Academy Ford Green Road, Norton, Stoke on Trent, ST6 8EZ Telephone 01782 234820 E Mail office @stmarysnewman.co.uk Web address http://www.stmarysstoke.co.uk/