Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3QG10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
14 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary
This is not just another teaching job.
We are a school where people matter, where staff are genuinely cared for, and where children are known, valued and loved. In a competitive Gloucestershire job market, our school stands out because our values are lived every day — not just written down.
Relationships Matter
At The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great, we believe that strong relationships are the foundation of great learning and wellbeing. We are a trauma-informed school, which means we take time to understand the needs of our children, recognise the impact of experiences on behaviour and learning, and respond with care, consistency and compassion.
Our approach ensures that children feel safe, supported and ready to learn, and that staff are equipped to meet pupils where they are.
Why choose our school?
- 🌟 A happy, hardworking and deeply supportive school community
- 🌟 A leadership team that actively champions and invests in staff
- 🌟 A bespoke staff wellbeing offer, prioritising balance, care and sustainability
- 🌟 A culture where you will be supported and challenged to be your best
- 🌟 Children who are engaged, respectful and eager to learn
Working as part of a Trust
As part of a The Little Way Catholic Educational Trust, you will benefit from:
- 🤝 Professional collaboration across schools
- 🤝 Opportunities to share and learn from best practice
- 🤝 Access to wider professional development and support networks
- 🤝 A strong sense of belonging to a values-driven community
The successful candidate will:
- Be an enthusiastic and effective Year 2 class teacher
- Have high expectations for learning, behaviour and inclusion
- Value relationships and understand the importance of a trauma-informed approach
- Be reflective, resilient and committed to professional growth
- Support and uphold the Catholic ethos of the school (practising Catholics are welcomed but not required)
Application details
Closing date: Monday 14th September
Interviews: Thursday 17th September
School visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
- Organisation type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 412 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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