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Class Teacher

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 4BA

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  22 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday-Friday 32.5hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School is a unique and highly regarded school where pupils are nurtured, educated and experience a true sense of belonging. We maintain the highest expectations for every individual child, carefully developing their talents and self belief.

We promote questioning minds, a strong thirst for knowledge and a commitment to justice, with Christ at the centre of all we do. Our dedicated and professional staff work collaboratively in unity, striving for the very best outcome for every child and the families within our valued school community

St Francis Xavier is seeking to appoint a dynamic and committed class teacher to join our innovative and outward-looking school. Candidates should be passionate about children, committed to delivering the highest quality teaching and learning and have high expectations of what each individual child can achieve.

Putting our children and young people first, always.

“Excellent Catholic education for all, in the heart of our communities: nourishing faith, nurturing talent and fostering aspiration” The successful candidate will play a key role in our school vision by delivering high quality teaching and learning. Our teachers and support staff are talented, professional, supportive, caring and ambitious to achieve success.

We welcome applications from both Catholics and non-Catholics but expect all employee to support the Catholic ethos and values of the school. If you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification and feel that you could make a positive difference to our financial services, then we can’t wait to receive your application.

What the school offers its staff

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School can offer:

• a happy, caring school with a strong Catholic ethos;
• a supportive Local Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team who are committed to maintaining high standards;
• children who are well-behaved, capable, enthusiastic, willing and eager to learn;
• a hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff team which works together for the good of the whole school;

a committed and supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop your professional career.

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.

Additional documents

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

Emmaus JD and Person Spec Class Teacher.pdf - 748 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 199 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: mmarshall@emmausmac.com
• Phone number: 0121 274 5975
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-francis-xavier-catholic-primary-school-oldbury

At St Francis Xavier we are 'Being the Best that We Can Be'

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, Oldbury is situated in Sandwell LA and serves the parishes of St Francis Xavier and English Martyrs and is part of Emmaus Catholic Academy.

We are a thriving, multicultural school welcoming over 200 children from Reception to Year 6. We also have a Nursery for children aged three and above.

Our school motto is 'Jesus holds us in the palm of his hand', and our warm, caring ethos based on our strong Catholic faith is evident as you walk around our school.

We are an inclusive Catholic community that celebrates both diversity and the uniqueness of the individual. We work hard to ensure the entire community is able to grow and learn together.

Arranging a visit to St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mmarshall@emmausmac.com.

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