Class Teacher

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 9JY

36 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Mon to Fri
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS1 to UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Corpus Christi Federation is looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative teacher for September 2026. The successful candidate will be based at Sacred Heart in Goldthorpe. The location of the teaching position is dependent on the experience of the successful candidate. This is a perfect opportunity for a motivated, inspirational teacher who exudes passion and enthusiasm for the education of young people to further develop in one of our fast-improving schools.

Our school members and staff team have a strong sense of community, moral purpose and strive to foster good relationships with parents. Our school community works together as a team and is also committed to working collaboratively in partnership as a Federation and across our wider community. The Federation schools are small schools with a PAN of 20; the schools are a central part of the community. The schools are on a journey of improvement, and we are looking for a class teacher to support us in achieving the consistent and high-quality education we are striving for.

We are seeking to appoint a teacher who:

• Will be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner
• Has high expectations of pupil’s achievement and behaviour
• Is well organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is enthusiastic and able to work as part of a team
• Is committed to raising standards and ensuring children meet their full potential
• Will inspire children to enjoy learning
• Is flexible and adaptable

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you:

• A good school with a strong Catholic ethos and excellent community and parish links
• A caring and positive working environment
• Wonderful, happy and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
• Effective, supportive and dedicated staff, governors and parents
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• Coaching and mentoring support from a member of our SLT
• A close working relationship with parents and our local community
• Access to free wellbeing and medical support

If you believe you can provide excellent teaching that inspires and motivates children then we would welcome your application.

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

The school rigorously follows safeguarding procedures for recruitment. The offer of a post will be conditional upon a successful enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. Shortlisted candidates may also be subject to online searches as part of due-diligence checks as per the latest KCSiE guidance.

Applying for the job

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About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 158 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: sacredheart@federationcc.org.uk
• Phone number: 01709892385
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sacred-heart-catholic-primary-school-rotherham

Arranging a visit to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sacredheart@federationcc.org.uk.

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