16 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    13 March 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    25 February 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share)

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Be a practising Catholic or supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school
  • Be able to motivate all pupils to enjoy their learning and strive for excellence within a range of age groups 4-11 years
  • Have a proactive and creative approach to teaching
  • Be keen to develop and learn with and from others
  • Be cheerful and energetic, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Have high expectations for all children and committed to developing their full potential

What the school offers its staff

  • A strong and caring Catholic ethos
  • High standards of pupil discipline and behaviour
  • Children who are eager and willing to learn
  • Excellent CPD opportunities
  • Early career framework for NQT

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

About St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
448 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01616816663

St Mary's RC Primary School in Failsworth is a Voluntary Academy for children aged 3-11, located at Clive Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0NW. The school has a capacity of 480 students. It has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Arranging a visit to St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gail.leigh@stmarysrcps.co.uk.

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