Class Teacher

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Bristol, BS5 8AS

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  28 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Salary scale based upon 25-26 range

Class Teacher job summary

Class Teacher

Permanent Contract

Full time

Main Scale Salary - M1 to M6

ECT's and experienced Teachers welcome to apply

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is a welcoming and ambitious school at the heart of its community, where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. Our children are enthusiastic, respectful and eager to learn, and our staff are committed to delivering a rich, engaging curriculum that inspires curiosity, confidence and high achievement. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team, where professional development is prioritised and teachers are empowered to grow, lead and make a genuine difference.

We are seeking to appoint a full time, permanent Class Teacher to join our talented team from September 2026. The post is paid on the Main Pay Scale (M1-M6) and is suitable for both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners

We are looking for:

• A commitment to supporting and promoting the Catholic life and mission of the school.

• A strong classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils and the potential to contribute to curriculum development and subject leadership over time.

  A practitioner who actively contributes to the vision and ethos of the school, with consistently high expectations of pupil achievement, behaviour and personal development.

• Applications from Early Career Teachers are welcome.

In return, we can offer you:

• Happy, well-behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and take pride in their school.

  The opportunity to work alongside a committed and collaborative team of staff and governors, dedicated to achieving excellence in all aspects of school life.

• A supportive, friendly and welcoming community.

  Strong opportunities for professional development and collaboration across the Trust.

  St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is a proud member of the Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust, offering opportunities for collaboration, professional development and contribution to a growing and ambitious Trust committed to excellence in Catholic education.

  If you think this is you, then we would love to hear from you!

  Visits to the school prior to application are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0117 3772387 to arrange a time to visit.

  The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an online search.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Patrick's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-bristol

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