We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Class Teacher/ECT from September 2026 as below:
1 x Full-Time position, Maternity cover -Fixed-term contract St Modwen’s Catholic Primary School is a friendly and welcoming school which serves a supportive, Catholic community in the parish of Ss Mary and Modwen, Burton. The school is committed to promoting application of strong gospel values. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, motivated, creative class teacher or ECT to join our friendly and inspiring team.
We are looking for someone who:
* has high aspirations, ambitions and high expectations of themselves and our children
* is able to work as part of our St Modwen’s family and contribute to our strong sense of Catholic community
* is an excellent classroom practitioner who works hard to maintain high standards in learning in order to ensure outstanding progress for our children
* is able to demonstrate excellent communication skills when working in partnership with parents, school staff and external agencies
* a dedicated team player who is willing to contribute to the wider Catholic Life of school
* able to demonstrate a strong subject knowledge in all areas of the primary curriculum, and adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners – including pupils with special educational needs.
show an understanding of the importance of tracking children’s progress and the use of pupil premium funding
We can offer you:
A good school, with a very friendly and caring ethos Positive, well behaved and happy children, who are creative and eager to learn A supportive and dedicated staff team and committed Governors and parents Excellent opportunities to develop professionally The freedom to innovate and create. A commitment to staff wellbeing and work life balance.
As Head Teacher, I warmly welcome you to discuss this role with me. For an application form, along with information regarding the responsibilities of the post, job description and person specification, please see our school website St Modwen’s Catholic Primary School.
Closing Date: Noon 17th April 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 21st April 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
* childcare disqualification
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
* medical
* online and social media
* prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references
* suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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