Class teacher and RE lead

The Rosary Catholic Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3SF

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• 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 Monthly TLR 2

Class teacher and RE lead job summary

St Teresa of Calcutta Multi Academy is a highly successful Catholic Multi Academy encompassing ten Primary Schools and two Secondary Schools. The ethos of St Teresa of Calcutta Multi Academy and The Rosary School is Catholic and was founded by the Catholic Church to provide education for children of Catholic families. 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 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 prayer and liturgy.

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 organisational 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 an understanding of the new RE curriculum and the ability to inspire pupils and colleagues.

We can offer you:

• A school that is committed to the well-being of all members of the community
• A school that is committed to improvement;

• A warm and friendly environment;

• A committed and supportive leadership team who will support and encourage your professional development
• A dedicated team of supportive and friendly staff;

• Enthusiastic children who are engaged in their 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

• Excellent opportunities for career progression.
• A supportive Governing Body

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and therefore expects all staff to share the commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process, please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and social media check, in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Any incidents or issues identified from the searches will be explored with the applicant at the interview. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check. Successful candidates will be required to provide a copy of their birth certificate.

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 The Rosary Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 378 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Rosary Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-rosary-catholic-primary-school-birmingham

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