Class Teacher

St John Rigby Catholic Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: M1-M6 (UPS considered dependant on experience)
• Additional allowances:

  M1-M6 (UPS considered dependant on experience)

Class Teacher job summary

To promote high quality teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of learning and teaching for all pupils in accordance with the National Standards and as defined in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; to also have due regard to the requirements of the National Curriculum, Trust and school policies.

The Teacher must understand the nature and purpose of Catholic education and must be committed to sustain the Catholic identity of the school and safeguard the teaching of the Church. The Teacher must undertake to develop the children in the understanding and knowledge of their faith in all undertakings and have due regard to the Catholic character and ethos of the school and the Trust.

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work;
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment;
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils;
• Use teaching strategies that keep pupils engaged through effective questioning, lively presentation and good use of resources;
• Create a safe and stimulating learning environment that supports learning and in which pupils feel secure and confident;
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils;
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils;
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge;
• Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests.
• To ensure that school policies are reflected in daily practice.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school;
• Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure coordinated outcomes;
• Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach;
• Plan and deliver Catholic acts of worship to celebrate the children’s achievements;
• To participate in staff meetings as required;

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as required under the Education Acts and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the Trust Code of Conduct. The Trust is committed to ensuring that it complies with all legislative requirements on safeguarding and child protection and that the Trust actively values and promotes diversity, unity, and community cohesion and that it supports pupils to become successful, compassionate citizens

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 John Rigby Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 306 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John Rigby Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-rigby-catholic-primary-school

St John Rigby Catholic Primary School is a vibrant, welcoming, and happy two form entry school . It is situated in beautiful, spacious grounds within the Putnoe area of Bedford and is part of the Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Academies Trust family.
We are a family-orientated community with extremely talented and dedicated members of staff, supportive parents and carers, and inspirational children who strive to live a virtuous life through Faith, Hope, Love, Trust and Forgiveness.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Bedford and Bedfordshire