31 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    14 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    14 October 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1-6 + Fringe

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher to join a highly motivated team. We are seeking a dynamic teacher with high expectations and a happy disposition. You will need to have a strong track record of (at least) good teaching and excellent pupil progress rates. 

We are looking to appoint a teacher who is: 

  • a confident practitioner able to inspire and lead successful learning;
  • able to bring learning to life through a creative practical curriculum;
  • an excellent communicator who is committed to working in partnership with children, staff and parents;
  • keen to develop their own skills and expertise;
  • keen to become a part of the school community and participate in the wider school life.
  • has high expectations for all pupils


What the school offers its staff

We set high standards for the quality of teaching and will support you to become an outstanding teacher through the provision of outstanding professional development. As part of Catalyst Academies Trust, a high performing local MAT of five primary schools, you will benefit from support and shared planning. This will also provide the right candidate with opportunities for career development, including outreach work and ITT support work. 

A £1,000 Catalyst welcome payment for successful candidates (teachers paid on Main Scale to UPS3 only) if you are appointed through a direct application to a Catalyst school (i.e. avoiding agency costs). This payment is allocated 6 months after you have been in post. 

You will also be added to our "Catalyst Employee Perks" platform where you will be able to access a range of discounts from regular supermarkets, numerous retailers, family days out, restaurants and more. 

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

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About Benyon Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
424 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01708853200

Benyon Primary School is part of Catalyst Academies Trust. We are currently a two form entry school with a nursery provision for 60 children

Arranging a visit to Benyon Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sam.oxley@catrust.org.uk.

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