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Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 7DG

This job expired on 5 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 Annually (Actual) (Pay Range – MPS 1-6)

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School

Part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) (Pay Range - MPS 1-6)

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

Is a skilled teacher with high expectations of work and behaviour who is prepared to work hard to achieve excellence

Is creative and innovative in outlook and committed to strengthening our vibrant curriculum

Holds positive values and attitudes and adopts high standards of behaviour in their professional role.

An experienced classroom practitioner who works well as a member of a team.

A teacher who inspires and motivates pupils, parents and colleagues

A teacher who shares best practice and continues to develop themselves through seeking opportunities

This is an exciting opportunity for someone seeking to progress within a successful multi-academy chain.

The candidate is assured of:

A happy, caring school with a strong Catholic ethos.

A supportive Academy Committee and Senior Leadership Team who are committed to maintaining high standards and nurturing children.

Children who love coming to school, are engaged in their learning and have excellent behaviour.

A committed and supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop your professional career.

An opportunity to join a highly effective Multi Academy Trust St Gabriel the Archangel CMAT, with excellent opportunities for CPD across our family of schools.

An excellent leadership team committed to the professional and spiritual growth of all colleagues.

A school community where the children and their families are at the heart of our mission

Where both teaching and support staff are equally engaged and committed to work in strong partnership with all stakeholders

An active, loyal and fair governing body both at local level known as the Academy Committee and regional level

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career whilst making a contribution to the development of the school.

Interested applicants are warmly welcomed and encouraged to visit the school, by prior arrangement. Please contact the Academy Manager Miss V Mannion to arrange visits on 01782 307530

Please apply via My New Term

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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.

This job post has expired.

About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 234 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-aquinas-catholic-primary-school-stoke-on-trent

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