Class Teacher

St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3AP

37 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  16 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)

Class Teacher job summary

Teacher, St Louis Catholic Primary School
Part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust

Full Time, 1 year FTC
Salary: M1-M6, £32,916 - £45,342 per annum
Start Date: 1st September 2026

‘This is a happy and welcoming school. Pupils are helpful and kind. They live out the school mission ‘to love, wonder and achieve together’…Pupils enjoy school. They feel it is an exciting place to attend. Pupils support each other and work well together.’ Ofsted, 2025

‘There is a strong sense of an inclusive, supportive community where all are welcomed. Relationships are strong and staff are positive role models leading to pupils feeling secure and knowing they are cared for. Pupils with specific needs are cared for sensitively with staff showing a real commitment to the most vulnerable.’ CSI, 2024

Are you an inspirational teacher with a passion for helping every child flourish and nurturing them academically, spiritually, and emotionally? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our warm, welcoming and inclusive school community who wants to make a genuine difference and become part of our caring, values-driven school family.

At St Louis Catholic Primary School, our mission — Love, Wonder and Achieve Together — is at the heart of all we do. Guided by our Gospel values of love, respect, curiosity, resilience, forgiveness, and stewardship, we strive to nurture curious minds, compassionate hearts, and confident learners who make a positive difference in their world.

Our staff are dedicated, supportive and passionate, working hand in hand with families and the wider community to ensure every child is supported to flourish. Our leadership team is committed to staff wellbeing, professional trust and creating an environment where both pupils and adults can thrive.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher or early in your career, if you’re someone who builds strong relationships, enjoys being part of a team and inspires young minds - then we would love to hear from you.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a skilled and inspiring communicator who motivates children and sparks curiosity
• Plans and delivers engaging, meaningful lessons that bring learning to life
• Has high expectations for every child and believes all can succeed
• Creates a positive, inclusive classroom where every child feels safe and valued
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Is reflective, motivated and committed to continual professional development
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team and has a good sense of humour

At St Louis, you’ll find:

• Enthusiastic, kind and joyful children who love learning
• A genuinely supportive, collaborative and caring staff team
• Opportunities to grow professionally and contribute to school development
• A strong sense of community where everyone is known, supported and valued

If you are interested in the role, we would love for you to come and visit and experience our school for yourself. Please contact Julie Probert via email: office@sl.thedcet.com or call 01373 463728 to arrange an appointment.

Closing date: Friday 24th April 2026

Start date: 1st September 2026

Please note applications will be reviewed on receipt and we may close the role early.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.

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

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.

About St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 186 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-louis-catholic-primary-school-frome-frome

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