Class Teacher
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7JX22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 4th 2027
Closing date
13 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
- View all Suitable for early career teachers (537)jobs
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (FTE) Between £13,627 & £18,776 actual
Class Teacher job summary
We are seeking an inspiring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Reception Class Teacher to join our fantastic EYFS team. As a Reception Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in welcoming our youngest learners into the school community. You will design and deliver a rich, play-based curriculum that sparks curiosity, builds confidence, and fosters a deep sense of belonging.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspirational Teaching: Plan and deliver high-quality, creative, and inclusive lessons aligned with the EYFS statutory framework.
- Child-Centred Learning: Create a stimulating, safe, and nurturing indoor and outdoor learning environment that encourages independent exploration.
- Assessment & Progress: Use ongoing formative assessment to track child development, tailoring next steps to meet individual needs.
- Collaborative Partnership: Work closely with EYFS teaching assistants, the nursery team, and the SENDCo to provide seamless support.
- Parental Engagement: Build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers to ensure a collaborative approach to each child's learning journey.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (ECTs are welcome to apply).
- Has a deep understanding and passion for the EYFS framework and early child development.
- Is an excellent communicator who can inspire children, motivate staff, and engage parents.
- Brings energy, creativity, and a sense of fun to the classroom.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.
What We Offer
- Enthusiastic, well-behaved, and eager-to-learn children.
- A supportive, collaborative, and friendly staff team.
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) and career progression.
- A well-resourced indoor and outdoor early years environment.
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 207 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Primary Teacher in Enhanced Resource Facility
Springfield Primary School
Springfield Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7AB
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Staffordshire and Stoke