Class Teacher
St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8BQ37 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
30 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale Pay Range
What skills and experience we're looking for
Training & Qualifications
1.Qualified Teacher Status
2.Evidence of continuing and recent professional development relevant to the post
3.Satisfactory DBS enhanced clearance
Knowledge and Understanding
1.Understanding of Safeguarding responsibilities in schools and collaboration with parents, outside agencies.
2.Have a thorough and up to date knowledge of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to implement them effectively
3.Understanding and knowledge of the National Curriculum
4.Know how to use assessment data to raise the achievement of all pupils
5.Be a confident and competent user of IT
Experience (desirable)
1.An outstanding classroom practitioner or potential to become one
2.Experience of teaching in a Primary school setting
3.Experience of working with a range of children with different abilities, in an inclusive environment.
Aptitude and Skills
1.Commitment to the values of Catholic education and working in a Trust.
2.Ability to provide a stimulating learning environment
3.Ability to judge when to make decisions and when to consult with others, including outside agencies and the Trust central team/ colleagues from across the Trust
4.Ability to prioritise and manage your own time effectively, particularly in relation to balancing the demands made by administrative duties, teaching and acting as a resource for others
5.Excellent interpersonal skills including good written and oral communication skills
6.Commitment and enthusiasm for teaching
7.Commitment to inclusion and raising the standards for all
8.Resilience and pragmatism mixed with a sense of humour, creativity and commitment to team working.
What the school offers its staff
We are a vibrant, two-form entry school at the heart of Farnham, just a short walk from the town centre, train station, and beautiful green spaces.
Our school has a well-established reputation for excellence in education and for nurturing a lifelong love of learning. We value creativity, independence, and ambition for every child. At St. Polycarp’s, Gospel values shape our ethos and teaching, helping children face challenges with confidence and resilience. We celebrate the uniqueness of every child and ensure that all are valued and supported.
Our vision is simple yet powerful: ‘We love, learn, grow and flourish together’.
After achieving Outstanding in our Ofsted inspection in March 2025, St Polycarp’s was again judged Outstanding in all areas by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate, celebrating our strong leadership, exceptional RE, and our faith-filled, inclusive school community.
You’ll find a welcoming, friendly staff team and a supportive, forward-thinking leadership group committed to innovation and best practice. To enrich learning, we have a dedicated music teacher and PE teacher who deliver high-quality specialist teaching across all year groups.
Our children are wonderfully curious, full of potential, and eager to grow and we are deeply passionate about helping them flourish in every aspect of their lives.
As a proud member of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, we are committed to nurturing talent, developing future leaders, and offering exceptional opportunities for professional growth and career progression. We warmly welcome applications from everyone Catholics, those of other Christian denominations, people of all faiths, and those of no faith. What matters most to us is a shared dedication to supporting our children, embodying our values, and contributing to a joyful, caring school community where every individual is respected and every voice is valued. If you are inspired by the idea of making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Further information about the job
Job Purpose
The purpose of this teaching role is to provide high quality teaching, effective assessment and imaginative lesson planning / use of resources, thereby motivating children and leading to a high standard of learning and achievement for all.
To accept and teach the values and practice of the Catholic Christian faith in ways appropriate to the understandings of the children and in accordance with school policy. The teacher does not have to be a Catholic but empathy with the aims of the school is essential..
Key Accountabilities
·To maintain consistently high standards in relation to all aspects of the Teachers’ Standards
·Demonstrate effective practice and help others to evaluate the impact of their teaching on children’s’ achievement including coaching and mentoring
·Contributing significantly to implementing workplace policies and school improvement priorities.
·Be a role model for children and other staff
Please see our recruitment pack for full job details.
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 Polycarp's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 419 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- hr@stpolycarps.surrey.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01252716307
St. Polycarp’s Catholic Primary School is a vibrant, two-form entry school at the heart of Farnham, just a short walk from the town centre, train station, and beautiful green spaces.
Our school has a well-established reputation for excellence in education and for nurturing a lifelong love of learning. We value creativity, independence, and ambition for every child. At St. Polycarp’s, Gospel values shape our ethos and teaching, helping children face challenges with confidence and resilience. We celebrate the uniqueness of every child and ensure that all are valued and supported.
Our vision is simple yet powerful: ‘We love, learn, grow and flourish together’.
We are proud to share that in March 2025, Ofsted inspected our school and judged us Outstanding in all five areas assessed—a testament to the dedication of our staff, the enthusiasm of our pupils, and the strength of our community.
You’ll find a welcoming, friendly staff team and a supportive, forward-thinking leadership group committed to innovation and best practice. To enrich learning, we have a dedicated music teacher and PE teacher who deliver high-quality specialist teaching across all year groups.
Our children are wonderfully curious, full of potential, and eager to grow and we are deeply passionate about helping them flourish in every aspect of their lives.
As a proud member of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, we are committed to nurturing talent, developing future leaders, and offering exceptional opportunities for professional growth and career progression. We warmly welcome applications from everyone Catholics, those of other Christian denominations, people of all faiths, and those of no faith. What matters most to us is a shared dedication to supporting our children, embodying our values, and contributing to a joyful, caring school community where every individual is respected and every voice is valued. If you are inspired by the idea of making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Arranging a visit to St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@stpolycarps.surrey.sch.uk.
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