Class Teacher

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2SX

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an outstanding teacher to join our motivated and enthusiastic team from September 2026. The post is full time.

This is an ideal opportunity for an energetic and creative teacher to make a significant contribution to children’s learning in ourforward thinking school.

Visits to the school are encouraged.

Closing date:9am Friday 1st May 2026

Interview date: Week beginning Monday 4th May 2026

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

Friendly and dedicated staff

Happy and motivated children

Supportive governors and parents.

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

XCET-Teaching-Application-Form 2026.docx - 99.6 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 429 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: om@stthomas.xaviercet.org.uk
• Phone number: 01483 888388
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-of-canterbury-catholic-primary-school-gu1-2sx

Arranging a visit to St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email om@stthomas.xaviercet.org.uk.

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