Class Teacher

St Columba's School, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3AD

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 May 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 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, Monday through to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Pay scale: M1-M2

What skills and experience we're looking for

Is an exceptional and inspirational teacher and role model.

Can challenge, influence and motivate children, parents and colleagues in achieving high standards.

We are looking for a colleague who has an interest in providing extra opportunities for our pupils.

We are committed to putting Christ at the centre of all we do and ensuring our children have life and have it to the full. (Jn 10:10)

We aim to make our children feel valued and loved so that they feel Christ’s presence in their lives.

St Columba’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate and safer recruitment procedures will be used in the process. Safeguarding is high priority in school.

What the school offers its staff

A wonderful place to work where everyone is made to feel welcome.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Columba's School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 216 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Columba's School website
• Email address: mdavies@stcolumbas.cumbria.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01229471522
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-columba-s-school

Arranging a visit to St Columba's School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mdavies@stcolumbas.cumbria.sch.uk.

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