21 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    20 June 2025 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    23 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

M1 TO M2

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a Class Teacher at St. Francis’, you will have the chance to shape young minds, nurture a love of learning, and make a meaningful impact during a pivotal stage in children’s development.About you:

  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm and creativity in planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to the needs of all learners.
  • Be a practising Catholic or be able to support and contribute to the strong Catholic ethos of the school
  • Has a strong commitment to raising pupil achievement and fostering a love of learning
  • Values inclusion and diversity, ensuring every child feels supported and valued.
  • Thrives in a collaborative environment, working effectively as part of a team with colleagues, pupils, and parents.
  • Is committed to continuous professional development and reflective practice to enhance their teaching skills.
  • Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships within the school community.

What the school offers its staff

Class Teacher Opportunity for September 2025(not suitable for an ECT)

Are you an enthusiastic and passionate individual looking for a change? St. Francis’ Catholic Primary School can offer you a supportive, friendly and welcoming environment.

We are seeking a talented Class Teacher to join our team in September 2025, we are particularly interested in a teacher with Early Years’ or Year 1 experience.This is an exceptional opportunity for a teacher who is looking for a change and is eager to make a difference in the lives of our children in a nurturing and forward-thinking school.

Your opportunity: St. Francis’ takes pride in fostering a school community that is friendly, welcoming, and supportive. St. Francis’ has a true family feel, where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our dedicated leaders, governors, and staff are committed to ensuring your child thrives academically, socially, and spiritually in a nurturing environment.

Informal visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged from Monday 9thJune 2025. (School will be closed for half term from the Fri 23rd May to Mon 9th June)

Please contact our Office Manager to arrange this, by calling 0121 464 5072 or email l.freeman@stfranrc.bham.sch.uk

A Person Specification is available via the school office. Those wishing to apply should complete the CES application, please contact our Office Manager, Laura Freeman for details.

Closing date: 20th June 5pm. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS, Prohibition check, Childcare Disqualification, qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide at least two suitable references. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

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.

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About St Francis Catholic Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
381 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Phone number
01214645072

Arranging a visit to St Francis Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.freeman@stfranrc.bham.sch.uk.

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