Class Teacher- EYFS

St Marys Catholic Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8EZ

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Summer Term 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,486.00 Annually (Actual) M1-M6

Class Teacher- EYFS job summary

CLASS TEACHER - EYFS - Main Pay Scale (Start date - Summer Term 2026)

Fixed-term contract for 1 year

This role is for a class teacher within the Foundation Stage, working alongside experienced colleagues who are deeply committed to giving young children the very best start in life.

We are looking for a teacher who:

Has an understanding of, and commitment to, Catholic education (Candidates of all faiths and none are welcome to apply)

Demonstrates high-quality, child-centred learning and teaching

Has secure knowledge of the Early Years curriculum and early childhood development

Holds high expectations for children’s progress, behaviour and well-being

Is committed to delivering a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum

Can inspire, motivate and build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues

Brings a caring, nurturing approach and a passion for achieving excellent outcomes for all children

Is a reflective and collaborative practitioner who thrives as part of a team

Uses creativity, play-based learning and purposeful provision to secure strong progress for all learners

At St Mary’s we can offer:

A warm, welcoming and caring school community rooted in a strong Catholic ethos

A full induction programme and excellent professional development opportunities

Happy, confident and enthusiastic children who love learning

A friendly, supportive and experienced staff team

Opportunities for high-quality CPD across our Multi Academy Trust

A school community where children and families are at the heart of everything we do

A strong commitment to staff development and well-being

A positive and nurturing climate where new ideas and initiatives are encouraged

We warmly welcome and encourage candidates to visit the school by prior arrangement.

Further information about the application process is available from the school website. St Mary's Catholic Academy - Vacancies.

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th March

Interview Date: Wk beginning 9th March

DBS Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Click here for further information.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of the recruitment process.

Asylum and Immigration

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/

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 St Marys Catholic Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 241 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Marys Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-marys-catholic-academy

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