Class Teacher
Our Lady Catholic Primary School, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
17 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £37,101.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) 3 days per week (M3-M6)
Class Teacher job summary
Are you positive, enthusiastic and passionate about teaching? We are looking for a class teacher to join our friendly, supportive team from September 2026.
We are looking for someone who:
has the passion and drive to deliver quality first teaching
is an adaptive practitioner that can utilise strategies to maximise progress and achievement
has high expectations for all learners and is committed to giving every child the opportunity to reach their full potential
can implement distinctive teaching approached to engage and support the needs of all learners including those with SEND
establishes effective relationships built on mutual respect
values the importance of parent partnership and is proactive in building links to better pupil outcomes.
is a reflective practitioner who is committed to their own professional development
is a team player and has strong communication skills
most importantly…enjoys what they do!
OLS is part of one of the top-performing multi-academy Catholic Trusts in the country. Our new teacher will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other teachers and leaders across the Trust (Diocese of Westminster Academy - DoWAT) to further strengthen provision and their own professional development.
Our new teacher will be working alongside passionate and talented colleagues committed to educational excellence. The staff at OLS believe in the importance of work life balance and finding the joy. We are a friendly and dedicated team where each individual is valued and supported.
This is what the staff at OLS say:
‘OLS is welcoming and caring. All the staff are friendly, supportive and approachable. Everybody is happy to help, and we all look out for each other.’
‘The school's values and ethos are deeply rooted in faith, helping to create a nurturing atmosphere that reflects in the children's learning and attitudes.’
The pupils at OLS are a credit to the school, they adopt our school mantra of being ‘kind, safe, respectful and reflective’ with pride and they make OLS a joyful place to be. This is what the children at OLS say:
‘OLS is the best school ever’
‘We are a family together’
‘The teachers are the best, they help us to be the best we can be’
‘It is like a family. My buddy helps me at playtimes and the adults always listen to us’
‘I think OLS stands for Our Lovely School’
We are very proud of our whole school community and would love the opportunity to welcome the right person to further strengthen the teaching team.
Applicants must be in sympathy and willing to support the aims and values of our Catholic school but do not need to be Catholic themselves.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you would like to discuss the role further please do not hesitate to contact the school. You can see some of what we do on our school website; https://www.ourladys.herts.sch.uk/
To arrange a visit or for further details please contact the school office: 01462 622555 or email - admin@ourladys.herts.sch.uk
Your application should be submitted directly to the school at your earliest opportunity but no later than Monday 18th May 2026. Interviews will take place on the Friday 22nd May 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email and invited to interview.
The Governors and staff of Our Lady School are fully committed to promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils. We follow safer recruitment guidelines when advertising and employing new staff and the post would be subject to an enhanced DBS check, reference checks, medical check and an online social media search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education and our Safer Recruitment Policy. By submitting and signing your application, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted before appointment. We truly welcome all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity and religion.
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 Our Lady Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 166 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Our Lady Catholic Primary School website
School location
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