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Class Teacher – Reception (EYFS)

St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M35 0NW

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  3 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: Hours: 0.6 FTE (3 Day Per Week)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Sept 26-July 27 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is:

• Strongly committed to enriching the Catholic life of our school
• An excellent teacher with a comprehensive understanding of the Primary curriculum
• Inclusive, nurturing and caring in their approach
• Inspiring and reflective in their classroom practice
• Committed to fostering high standards of academic achievement and behaviour
• Flexible and creative with excellent communication skills
• Able to inspire and support our dedicated team
• A highly organised, motivational and proven team player
• Keen to further develop classroom practice and leadership skills

Across St Mary’s, there are opportunities to plan together and to work closely in partnership with other experienced teachers and to drive change in a subject area of the curriculum. As part of the Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust, there are opportunities to work with and share good practice with colleagues across the academy footprint.

What the school offers its staff

• A strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued
• Fantastic, motivated children who are eager to learn
• A collaborative, supportive working environment and positive ethos
• A warm, friendly and talented staff team who will support you
• Inclusive and innovative practices, working alongside other Catholic schools and wider teaching school partnerships
• A Leadership Team that are committed to supporting and developing you
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Excellent opportunities for CPD, including for those on the Early Careers Framework

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Application Form.docx - 67.8 KB (opens in new tab)

Rehabilitation_of_Offenders_Act_1974.docx - 48.4 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Job Description.docx - 1.07 MB (opens in new tab)

Consent to Obtain References Form.docx - 39.4 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 448 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: gail.leigh@stmarysrcps.co.uk
• Phone number: 01616816663
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-rc-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy-manchester

St Mary's RC Primary School in Failsworth is a Voluntary Academy for children aged 3-11, located at Clive Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0NW. The school has a capacity of 480 students. It has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Arranging a visit to St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gail.leigh@stmarysrcps.co.uk.

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