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Class Teacher

St Swithun's Catholic Primary School, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 2RG

33 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is supportive of our Catholic Christian ethos
• Is kind, positive and committed to removing barriers so that all children succeed
• Has high expectations and can inspire and motivate learners
• Is enthusiastic, hardworking and reflective
• Communicates well and works effectively within a collaborative team
• Is resilient, professional and self-motivated

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• Well‑behaved, motivated children who love to learn
• Friendly, supportive colleagues, families and governors
• A leadership team that prioritises staff wellbeing, workload and professional growth
• A strong culture of teamwork, care and mutual respect
• A commitment to high‑quality, ongoing professional development tailored to your needs

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.

At St Swithun’s Catholic Primary School, we are dedicated to nurturing a community where both staff and pupils can truly flourish. Our mission — “Love one another as I have loved you” — guides everything we do and shapes our caring, aspirational, and inclusive culture.

Our recent Ofsted inspection (February 2025) affirmed our strong practice, celebrating our ethos, high expectations, and exceptional focus on staff wellbeing:

• “Pupils behave exceptionally well and show consistently high levels of respect towards each other and staff.”
• “Adults engage pupils in high-quality interactions and involve them in meaningful learning experiences.”
• “The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection.”
• “Professional development is also a priority at the school, which gives staff the opportunity to share knowledge and learn from one another.”
• “Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school, with 100% saying they would recommend St Swithun’s to others.” – Parent View (Ofsted)

We are proud to be an oversubscribed, ‘Good’ Catholic primary school and nursery, known for our warm, welcoming environment where every child is valued. Our wonderfully diverse community — with over 50 home languages represented — is one of our greatest strengths, and our families, staff and governors work together to ensure every child thrives academically, socially and spiritually.

We are now seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed class teacher to join our team from January 2026. Being a Catholic or practising Christian is an advantage but not essential — we warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds who are supportive of our mission and ethos and bring a genuine commitment to our children.

We have a strong culture of professional learning and offer excellent support for all staff. We particularly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and provide a well-structured, nurturing induction programme, alongside opportunities for more experienced colleagues to continue growing and developing in their practice.

At St Swithun’s, we believe in helping every member of our community — pupils and staff alike — to grow, achieve and flourish in a culture rooted in care, respect and joy in learning.

Commitment to safeguarding

PCC & St Swithun’s Catholic Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level, and any other background checks, including overseas checks will be required prior to any offer of employment. You will need to demonstrate that you have a Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Applying for the job

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About St Swithun's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 354 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Swithun's Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: sbond@sscps.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-swithun-s-catholic-primary-school

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