18 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    9 June 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    22 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - until August 2027

Pay scale

M1-M6 £32,916 - £45,352

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Peter & St Paul’s RC Primary School are currently seeking a Class Teacher (likely year 2). This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

This role is suitable for an Early Careers Teacher.

St. Peter & St Paul's RC Primary School is a one form entry school, in the parish of St Edmund's an St Patrick's, located on the outskirts of Bolton town centre. We have a school nursery and welcome children from the age of 3. The school is located in an extremely diverse area of Bolton, out school community currently has 25 different languages which adds to the richness of our special community.

Hold God's hand, we go in faith together, we dream, believe, achieve. Following the footsteps of Jesus we act with love, we care for one another and out world - our Mission statement. We are extremely proud of out Catholic ethos which resonates through everything we do.

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teaching professional who can work as part of our dedicated and exceptional team. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers’ Standards. All classroom teachers will contribute to the curriculum and year teams in supporting the school’s mission statement and achieving its aims. As a professional within a Catholic School, you will be expected to enhance the life of the school by delivering and developing high quality teaching and learning, contributing to the work of the teams of teaching and support staff, being reflective about your own practice and effectiveness: sharing with, and learning from the work of others, and constantly seeking ways to improve through innovation and research.

We are seeking an individual who:

  • Is an exceptional practitioner with strong subject knowledge and experience of raising achievement across the age and ability range.
  • Is highly motivated by a belief that the life chances of all young people can be improved.
  • Is a well-qualified, industrious, and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and can help pupils develop the skills and attitudes they will need in their future lives.
  • Possesses the talent, interpersonal skills, and range of pedagogical approaches necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team.
  • Can demonstrate a strong track record of positive impact to date.
  • A good understanding of the KS1 curriculum, the teaching of Phonics and early reading


What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

  • A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
  • Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
  • A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
  • Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
  • A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
  • A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
  • A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
  • Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Happy, motivated children who are eager to learn.
  • An authentic Catholic community, where families of all faiths are welcomed

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

About St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy

School type
Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
Up to 210 pupils
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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Arranging a visit to St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.

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