Class Teacher

St Martha's Catholic Primary School, KING'S LYNN, Norfolk, PE30 4AY

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  4th January 2027

• Closing date

  19 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,441.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Scale

Class Teacher job summary

Are you an enthusiastic, caring and inspiring teacher who is passionate about giving children the very best start to their learning journey?

St Martha’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Part-Time Class Teacher to join our welcoming and dedicated team to cover a period of maternity leave.

The role will be based in our Reception class, working three days a week, Wednesday to Friday.

We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about Early Years education and understands the importance of creating a stimulating, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued and supported to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality, engaging lessons and learning experiences, assessing children's progress and adapting teaching to meet the needs of all learners. They will work closely with colleagues to ensure continuity of learning and contribute positively to the wider life of our school.

At St Martha’s, we are proud of our warm, caring and inclusive school community, where our mission is 'Be the best you can be'. Our school values of Be Kind, Be Respectful, Be Safe and Be a Team underpin everything we do.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an enthusiastic and reflective classroom practitioner.

• Has a passion for Early Years education and supporting young children as they begin their school journey.

• Can plan and deliver creative, engaging and purposeful learning experiences.

• Has high expectations of children's learning, behaviour and achievement.

• Can create a positive, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.

• Works effectively as part of a team and builds positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

• Shares our commitment to the Catholic ethos and values of our school.

In return, we can offer:

• A warm, welcoming and supportive school community.

• Enthusiastic, happy children who love learning.

• A committed and collaborative team of staff.

• Opportunities to make a real difference to children's early learning experiences.

If you are passionate about helping children to flourish and would love to become part of the St Martha’s family, we would be delighted to hear from 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 Martha's Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 399 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Martha's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-martha-s-catholic-primary-school

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