Class Teacher (KS1)

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6LW

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) M1-UPS3

Class Teacher (KS1) job summary

Archdiocese of Birmingham

Our Lady of Grace Catholic AcademyPrincipal: Mrs S Rathbone BA (Hons) NPQH,

Woodland Street, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 6LW

Telephone 01782 512644

Email: office@olognewman.co.uk

www.ourladyofgraceacademy.co.uk

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to make a real difference in the lives of our children. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to nurturing every child’s potential, fostering a love of learning, and contributing to the continued excellence of our school community. At Our Lady of Grace we are proud to offer a supportive and inspiring environment where staff and pupils thrive.

We are looking for someone who:

Is committed to the values and ethos of Catholic education

Delivers consistently high-quality teaching and learning experiences

Has high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour

Uses assessment effectively to inform teaching and support progress

Embraces a broad and balanced curriculum

Brings creativity, energy and passion to the classroom

In return, we offer:

A comprehensive induction programme

A warm, welcoming and supportive school community

Access to high-quality professional development opportunities

A positive and forward-thinking environment where innovation is encouraged

Collaboration with dynamic colleagues across our collegiate network

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. 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

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/

For further details, please refer to the Recruitment Pack available on our website or contact the school directly.

Candidates are welcome and encouraged to visit the schools by prior arrangement. Application packs are available from Miss S Hadnum, Academy Manager, Woodland Street, Biddulph, ST8 6 LW and also on the school’s Website:

For further information about this post, or to arrange a school visit, please contact

Mrs S Rathbone, Executive Principal

Closing date for all applications: 6th March 2026 12pm

Interviews will be held: wb 9th March 2026

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 Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 104 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/our-lady-of-grace-catholic-academy

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