Class Teacher
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DW14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
1 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
17 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Required From January 2027 Up to 5 days per week *Fixed term or part time contracts will be considered upon request
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main/upper scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
Enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher required to deliver high-quality teaching, inspire pupils to achieve their full potential, and contribute positively to school life. Applicants must hold QTS, demonstrate strong classroom practice, and be committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and raising standards for all learners.
What the school offers its staff
Join Our Catholic Primary School Community
Our Catholic Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive, and faith-centred learning environment where children are encouraged to flourish academically, spiritually, and personally. We are proud of our caring ethos, strong community partnerships, and commitment to providing high-quality education rooted in Gospel values.
We are seeking passionate and dedicated teachers who share our vision of inspiring young learners, nurturing their potential, and making a positive difference in children's lives. In return, we offer a supportive team, opportunities for professional development, and a rewarding environment where staff wellbeing is valued.
Safeguarding Commitment: Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment, and appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including enhanced DBS clearance and references.
Further information about the job
Fixed term or part time contracts will be considered upon request.
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.
Apply for this jobAbout St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
- Organisation type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 206 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- g.hollidge@stmsw.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01799 523248
Arranging a visit to St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email g.hollidge@stmsw.co.uk.
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