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Class Teacher full time fixed term contract to cover maternity leave

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1PF

Deadline is tomorrow

• Job start date

  23 February 2026

• Closing date

  21 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday. 32.5 hours
• Contract type: Fixed term - 9 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to M4

What skills and experience we're looking for

• High quality teaching
• Strong commitment to the aims, purposes and mission of a Catholic school.
• High expectations of pupils’ learning and attainment.
• Ability to build and maintain good relationships
• Ability to remain positive and enthusiastic when working under pressure.
• Ability to organise work, prioritise tasks, make decisions and manage time effectively
• Empathy with children
• Good communication skills
• Good ICT skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Experience of teaching in Key Stage 2

What the school offers its staff

To the successful candidate, we offer:

• A warm welcome into a friendly, hard-working team.
• Children who are happy, enthusiastic and keen to learn.
• Supportive professional development for teachers at all stages of their careers.
• An exciting opportunity to become involved in our outdoor curriculum.

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

St Joseph's is committed to the safety and well being of every member of our school community. Nurturing the well being of everyone, is at the heart of all we do.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Key Stage 2 Personal Description.doc - 83 KB (opens in new tab)

Advert 2025.doc - 388 KB (opens in new tab)

KS2 Maternity Cover Job Description.doc - 59.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 106 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: office@stjoesmalvern.worcs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01684 573016
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-malvern

St Joseph's is a small, vibrant and caring school at the base of the Malvern hills, set in stunning grounds and staffed by a dedicated team of highly skilled professionals.

Arranging a visit to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stjoesmalvern.worcs.sch.uk.

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