Class Teacher and RE Lead

Ss Mary & John Catholic Primary School, Birmingham, B23 7NB

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  6 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 April 2025

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 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2a

What skills and experience we're looking for

The St John Paul II Multi Academy is a highly successful Catholic Multi Academy encompassing six Primary Schools and two Secondary Schools. Our schools are based in Sutton Coldfield, Erdington and Aston.

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. As a Catholic multi academy, Catholic doctrine and practice permeate every aspect of every one of our school’s activities. 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, enthusiastic individual to join our supportive, thriving team as a Class Teacher and RE Lead who will play a key role in nurturing the spiritual and moral development of our pupils.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is a practising Catholic who is committed to upholding and developing the Catholic ethos of the school.

• Lead Religious Education across the school

• Support liturgical and spiritual life, including Masses, assemblies and collective worship.

• Work closely with school leaders, the academy, parish and Diocese to promote the Catholic ethos of the school.

• Play a key role in developing pupils’ moral, ethical and religious understanding

• Has a passion to teach and a love of learning.

• Has a drive to be outstanding and have high expectations for all pupils.

• Challenges and motivates all pupils to raise achievement.

• Is a team player and excellent communicator, with good organizational skills and the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues.

• Enables children to learn through a creative delivery of the curriculum.

• Will become fully involved in the wider life of the school.

• Someone with a deep understanding of the RE curriculum and the ability to inspire pupils and colleagues.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A nurturing, caring ethos based upon the values of the Catholic faith
• Well motivated happy children who love to come to school and are excited about learning
• An exciting opportunity of collaborative working as part of a forward-thinking Multi Academy that provides opportunities to support and develop your continuing professional development
• A committed and supportive leadership team who will support and encourage your professional development
• The opportunity of being part of a dynamic, professional friendly team
• Well resourced classrooms with both adult support and up to date teaching resources
• A supportive Governing Body

The successful applicant will be part of the Senior Leadership Team at Ss Mary & John Catholic School. We will offer all relevant training and support. Experienced practitioners are encouraged to apply.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Additional documents

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

Job Desc for Teacher in the SJPIIMA (3) (1).pdf - 317 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ss Mary & John Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 449 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ss Mary & John Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: hr@sjp2.net
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-and-st-john-junior-and-infant-school

Arranging a visit to Ss Mary & John Catholic Primary School

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

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