25 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    27 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    1 February 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

Main scale or UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

· Understands and respects the Catholic ethos of our school

· Is a consistently good or better teacher

· Has high expectations of both pupils and themselves

· Is enthusiastic and motivated

· Is a team player

· A willingness to be responsible for an aspect of the curriculum or phase

· Has experience of supporting and developing others

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

· Amazing children who are desperate to learn

· Friendly and supportive families and staff

· A caring family environment with a commitment to safeguarding all children

· An opportunity to use your skills and develop professionally

· A welcoming and supportive Governing Body

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.

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Additional documents

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

About St Bernard's Catholic Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
404 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

Arranging a visit to St Bernard's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email p.foley@st-bernards.bham.sch.uk.

School location

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