14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    5 June 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    22 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time: 27.5 hours

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 to U3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our team at St William of York Catholic Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a dynamic learning environment and make a real difference in the lives of our pupils.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  • Experience teaching in a primary school setting and supporting pupils with SEND.
  • Strong understanding of the curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
  • A commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
  • A reflective approach to professional practice and a desire for continuous improvement.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.

What the school offers its staff

St William of York is a small one-form entry school with relationships at the heart of everything that we do. We have a very talented and welcoming staff team and we are looking for someone to join us.

We Offer:

  • A welcoming and supportive school community.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • A commitment to staff wellbeing and a dynamic approach to workload.
  • A well-resourced learning environment.
  • Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture.

Visits to the school are highly recommended. Please let us know when you would like to visit and we can arrange for the Headteacher to give you a tour.

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

The Governing Body of St William of York Catholic Primary Schools has a primary responsibility for the care, welfare, safety and wellbeing of all our pupils and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruiting practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS certification and references and verification of identity and qualifications.

Applicants invited to interview stage will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Further vetting checks in line with the requirements of KCSIE, will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

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About St William of York Catholic Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
205 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02086902842

Catholic Primary School

Arranging a visit to St William of York Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk.

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