Class Teacher
St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Manchester, M40 9HF25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Permanent Class Teacher
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M3 to M5
What skills and experience we're looking for
We would want the candidate to have the following skills and attributes:
Essential
Qualified Teacher Status
Honours degree or equivalent
Commitment to personal and professional development
Successful primary teaching experience
Knowledge of the National Curriculum
Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
A strong understanding of how children learn
Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
Knowledge of safeguarding guidance and requirements
Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
Good ICT skills, particularly in using ICT to support learning
Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the school’s ethos and values
High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
Commitment to safeguarding and equality
Satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance
Pre‑employment health check
Appropriate understanding of child protection and data protection
Desirable
Practising Catholic
What the school offers its staff
St Dunstan’s RC Primary School is a warm, welcoming and inclusive Catholic school in the Diocese of Salford.
We are proud members of the Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and work closely with our partner schools to ensure the very best opportunities, professional development and shared expertise across our community.
We are a vibrant inner‑city school serving a wonderfully diverse community. As we journey with Jesus beside us, we strive to provide a happy, safe and nurturing environment in which every child is encouraged to grow, flourish and reach their full potential.
We are a one and half form entry primary school with pupils from Nursery to Year 6, and we are committed to providing a rich, engaging and ambitious curriculum rooted in our Catholic values. Our mission, “We Journey with Jesus Beside Us,” guides everything we do and shapes the caring, respectful and aspirational culture within our school.
Our curriculum is designed to be broad, balanced and meaningful, enabling children to develop secure knowledge and skills that prepare them for the next stage of their education. We are proud of our pupils, who are enthusiastic, polite and eager to learn. They respond positively to the high expectations set by staff and take pride in their school. We are equally fortunate to have supportive families who value our ethos and work in partnership with us.
As part of the Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust, we benefit from high‑quality professional development, access to wider resources and opportunities for collaboration that strengthen our teaching and learning provision. Applicants should be aware of the exciting opportunities this brings as we continue to grow and develop within a strong Catholic educational community.
The successful candidate will join our dedicated team to provide high‑quality teaching and continuity of learning for our pupils.
We are seeking someone who can quickly build positive relationships, uphold our school’s values and contribute fully to the life of our vibrant school community throughout the duration of the contract.
We are looking forward to appointing someone who can further enhance and strengthen our team. In return, we offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth and the privilege of working with a wonderful school community rooted in faith, compassion and aspiration.
Visits to look around the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. We would be delighted to show you our school in action and share more about what makes St Dunstan’s such a special place to work and learn.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
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About St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 341 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sbm@stdunstansrcps.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 681 5665
Thank you for your interest in the post of Headteacher at St Dunstan’s RC
Primary School
We are a vibrant inner-city school with a distinctive Catholic identity, serving a diverse community, sitting within the Salford Diocese and the Emmaus CAT.
We journey with Jesus beside us, striving to provide a happy, safe, welcoming and inclusive environment in which we encourage our children to develop and reach their full potential.
Our friendly team of staff works tirelessly to ensure that every child receives the best possible start to their educational journey.
The governors are looking to appoint a practising Catholic who will continue to develop and nurture our Catholic ethos and values, building on our strong foundations.
We warmly invite you to visit our school to meet our staff and pupils. We wish you the very best as you consider this opportunity and look forward to receiving your application.
Arranging a visit to St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@stdunstansrcps.co.uk.
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