Class Teacher

St Mary's Catholic Academy, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8BW

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  12 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: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (FTE)

Class Teacher job summary

Our Trust

At the heart of our Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is a mission that shapes everything we do. Inspired by the witness of St Gabriel the Archangel, we are forming Christ-centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge, and a hunger for justice. These characteristics are lived out in our schools, they shape our culture, leadership, teaching, and our community. St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is a family of 63 schools working together to provide high-quality, faith-filled education to every child we serve.

Our School
St Mary’s Catholic Academy is a warm, welcoming, and faith-filled community where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to flourish. Rooted in Gospel values and a strong Catholic ethos, we offer a nurturing environment, high academic standards, and a commitment to developing the whole child.

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity to join St Mary’s Catholic Academy, Leek, part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, as a full-time Class Teacher starting September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing, inclusive environment where staff, children, and families work in close partnership to create a vibrant and caring school community.

We Are Looking for a Teacher Who Is:

Patient and Supportive - Creates a nurturing, inclusive environment where all pupils feel safe, valued, and respected.

Engaging and Motivating - Delivers creative, inspiring lessons that capture pupils’ interest and foster a love of learning.

Adaptable - tailors teaching to meet the diverse needs and abilities of all learners, ensuring every child makes progress.

Experienced with Children - Confident in managing classroom behaviour positively and effectively, promoting mutual respect.

Passionate about Education - Committed to helping every child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally

A Strong Communicator - Communicates clearly with pupils, staff, and parents, and provides constructive, meaningful feedback.

Faith-Inspired - Willing and able to actively support and uphold the Catholic ethos of the school, embedding Gospel values into everyday learning.

Collaborative - Works well as part of a team and builds strong relationships with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community.

ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing excellent mentoring and support for early career teachers.

We welcome applications from candidates of all faiths and none who share our values and commitment to high-quality education within a Catholic ethos.

Why Join St Mary’s Catholic Academy?

• A Christian community rooted in care, respect and high expectations.
• A happy, inclusive and supportive school family.
• A strong focus on both academic achievement and well-being.
• Excellent relationships with parents and the wider community.
• A clear commitment to the success and development of every pupil.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities for all staff.

Join us at St Mary’s Catholic Academy

and be part of a dedicated team nurturing young minds through faith, love, and a lifelong love of learning.

Apply today!

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 13th April 2026

Interviews will take place w/c 20th April 2026

Informal enquiries and further details can be obtained from Mrs M Kelsey. HR Manager via email: mkelsey@sgacmat.co.uk

Visits to the school are recommended and warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Kelsey to arrange.

For further information about St Mary’s Catholic Academy, please visit the school website, https://www.st-marys-leek.staffs.sch.uk/

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

St Mary’s Catholic Academy is proud to be part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: 01538 493777

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 Mary's Catholic Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 154 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-academy

St Mary’s Catholic Academy in Leek is located in the stunning countryside of the Staffordshire Moorlands. It has 185 students on roll and is one of 13 primary schools working within The Painsley Catholic Academy (the largest Catholic multi-academy company in the diocese of Birmingham). The school has a very positive ethos where staff, pupils, parents, Directors and parish work well together.

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