21 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    22 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    1 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: We are looking for a fulltime class teacher to work in KS2. Monday-Friday in line with the teachers pay and conditions document.

Contract type

Fixed term - 1.9.26 to 31.8.27 - Maternity or parental leave cover

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We would like somebody who:

1. Is committed to the safeguarding and protection of all children in education.

2. Is a practising Catholic or supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school.

3. Is a highly effective classroom practitioner with experience of working with children across the school.

4. Is creative, using a range of pedagogical approaches to achieve high quality lesson outcomes.

5. Will become an integral member of the school team, working with colleagues on key school improvement priorities.

6. Is warm, friendly and has a love of learning.

7. Is hardworking and open to new ideas and learning opportunities.

8. Is prepared to contribute to the wider development of St Paul’s Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

  • A school recognised by Ofsted (S48 2026) for it’s outstanding pupil behaviour, curriculum breadth and pupil achievement.
  • An opportunity to develop your teaching within our supportive and experienced staff team.
  • An excellent record of training ECTs, RQTs and Middle Leaders.
  • A strong and proven Leadership Team, supportive of high-quality staff members.
  • The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our fantastic children.
  • A school, rooted in the teachings of Christ, with excellent links to St Paul’s Catholic Church.
  • A hard working, supportive, committed Academy Council.
  • A wonderful team of dedicated and supportive school staff.

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.

We are looking for an inspirational and creative KS2 teacher to join our successful and welcoming staff team. The post is fixed term to cover for a maternity leave, with the scope to extend this further within the St Gregory the Great Catholic Trust, dependent on budget and wider environmental factors.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. All visits should be pre-arranged with Mrs Diaz (School Business Manager) by calling 01132939901 or emailing: school.office@stpaulscps.org.uk

Applications from Catholic and Non-Catholic teachers, who would support the ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church, would be welcome. Early Career teachers are welcome and encouraged to apply. All applicants must use the CES application form.

St Paul’s Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, is committed to safer recruitment and appointments are made subject to satisfactory references, Pre-Employment Health Checks and a successful DBS disclosure. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is an expectation of all staff.

Closing date: 12pm Friday 22nd May 2026 Shortlisting: Friday 22nd May 3pm 2026.

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 1st June 2026.

For further information please contact Mr Bowker (Headteacher) on: 01132939901.


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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

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

About St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
206 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01132939901

St Paul’s Catholic Primary School, VA, Leeds is a high-achieving school with fantastic and supportive parents, wonderful children and a dedicated and hardworking staff team. As a school community we journey together in faith, hope and love and this underpins everything we do. We are proud to be a faith school and the catholic life and mission of the school is recognised by Ofsted (S48 January 2026) as outstanding. Pupils thrive here! 

Arranging a visit to St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email school.office@stpaulscps.org.uk.

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