Class Teacher
St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2HS31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
5 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 December 2025
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 - 2 terms
Pay scale
- MPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are excited to invite applications for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and talented Teacher to join our high performing primary school which is part of The Three Saints Academy Trust. We seek an individual who shares our vision of providing a first-class education and instilling a love of learning in all our children.
Who We Are Looking For: We are searching for an exceptional individual who:
- Advocates for all children and enjoys working with diverse learners.
- Embraces the challenge of supporting all pupils.
- Demonstrates a passion for learning and enthusiasm in their approach.
- Has high expectations for all children and their achievements.
- Builds strong working relationships with children, staff, and parents.
- Takes direction effectively while also being able to work independently.
- Collaborates well as part of a team and promotes positive behaviour consistently.
- Is hardworking, conscientious, and resilient in the face of setbacks.
- Views challenges as opportunities for growth and development.
- Communicates effectively and professionally with all stakeholders.
- Is organised, efficient, friendly, and flexible.
- Upholds confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
What the school offers its staff
About our school:
- St Mary & St Thomas is a high performing 1 form entry school with a nursery which is part of The Three Saints Academy Trust. SMST is based in St Helens Town Centre and serves a diverse range of pupils, disadvantaged pupils and SEND are well above national average. Our school has retained its ‘outstanding’ Ofsted judgement for over 13 years.
What We Offer You:
- Fantastic children who have a positive attitude towards learning and demonstrate excellent behaviour.
- The support of a dedicated, committed, and creative staff team.
- The opportunity to be part of an exceptional school and Trust.
- A strong commitment to professional development through our Trust CPD offer and our CPD company the Northwest Learning Partnership and NW3 Maths Hub, providing unrivalled opportunities for growth.
- An engaging, bespoke curriculum tailored to meet the needs of our learners.
- A supportive School Committee, Directors, and parent community.
Further information about the job
Visit Us: We warmly encourage visits to our school. Please contact school on 01744 734320 to arrange an appointment.
Application Process: To apply, please download the application pack from https://three-saints.org.uk/pages/vacancies/vacancies.htm
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Application Process:
Closing Date & Short-listing: Monday 5th January 2026 noon
Interviews: Friday 9th January 2026
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 231 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- stmarythomas@three-saints.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01744 734320
St Mary & St Thomas C.E. Primary School is a one form entry Church of England Primary school in St Helens. We are a convertor academy and we're one of the founding schools of The Three Saints Academy Trust.
Arranging a visit to St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email stmarythomas@three-saints.org.uk.
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