Class Teacher and Maths Subject Leader

St Nicholas Catholic Primary School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5US

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  25 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hrs per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2A

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are now seeking a passionate and dedicated Class Teacher to join our committed school community. This role includes an additional responsibility (TLR2a) for Maths Subject Leadership, offering an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is ready to lead, inspire and drive improvement across the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, well‑planned lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
• Create a positive, supportive and stimulating learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and leaders to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning.
• Lead Maths across the school, including curriculum development, monitoring, supporting colleagues and driving high‑quality teaching and learning in the subject (TLR2a).
• Contribute to the Catholic ethos of the school and participate fully in the wider school community.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers to support pupil progress and wellbeing.

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Passionate about teaching and committed to securing excellent outcomes for pupils.
• Skilled in delivering a broad and balanced primary curriculum.
• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about leading Maths across the school.
• Reflective, resilient and proactive in their professional development.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Eager to contribute to our Catholic ethos and wider school life.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a school where faith, community and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do, we would love to hear from you.

Details of this exciting position can be found in the attached Job Description.

What the school offers its staff

The St John Paul II Multi Academy is a highly successful Catholic Multi Academy encompassing nine Primary Schools and two Secondary Schools. Our schools are based in the northern area of Birmingham.

The ethos of St John Paul II Multi Academy is Catholic and was founded by the Catholic Church to provide education for children of Catholic families. As a Catholic Multi Academy, we aim to provide a Catholic education for all our pupils. It is essential that the Catholic character of the school’s education be fully supported by all staff within the multi academy. We therefore hope that all staff will give their full, unreserved and positive support for the aims and ethos of the St John Paul II Multi Academy.

St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive and faith‑filled community where every child is valued, nurtured and encouraged to achieve their full potential. Rooted in our strong Catholic ethos, we strive to ensure that our mission is lived out each day through our relationships, curriculum and commitment to the common good.

We are proud of our caring environment, our dedicated staff team and our strong partnerships with families and the parish. Our curriculum is enriched by our Catholic values and designed to help pupils grow spiritually, academically and socially.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Desc for Teacher in the SJPIIMA (4).pdf - 175 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Nicholas Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: hr@sjp2.net
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-nicholas-catholic-primary-school

Arranging a visit to St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@sjp2.net.

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