Class Teacher

St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6EE

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  11 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,000.00 - £38,810.00 Annually (Actual) MPS 1-6

Class Teacher job summary

Required for a September 2026 start

St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy

St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy is a primary school located in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent. As a 1.5 form entry Catholic school, we are proud to be part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust, a growing family of Catholic schools committed to excellence, collaboration, and the formation of the whole child. We were recently graded ‘Good’ in our OFSTED inspection in April 2023.

Being part of the Trust provides significant benefits, including:

• A shared Catholic ethos and strong support for faith formation
• Extensive professional development and leadership pathways
• Collaborative Trust networks for curriculum development
• Access to high‑quality Trust-wide resources and expert support
• A culture of partnership that strengthens school improvement

Our school community is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse learning environment that celebrates the unique talents of every child.

Classroom Teacher

We are seeking an excellent classroom teacher to join our dedicated team at St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to make a significant impact on the lives of our pupils.
We warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers and offer strong support and mentoring to help you thrive in the early stages of your teaching journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils
• Promote a love of learning and intellectual curiosity
• Plan and structure lessons effectively to secure strong learning outcomes
• Use a range of teaching strategies and resources to support diverse learners
• Regularly assess and monitor pupil progress, providing meaningful feedback

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Commitment to upholding the Catholic ethos of the school
• Excellent subject knowledge and commitment to professional development
• Experience teaching in a primary school setting (placements accepted for ECTs)
• Strong behaviour management and ability to build a positive, safe learning environment
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s development

Desirable Qualities

• Experience teaching across primary age ranges
• Experience using scaffolding strategies to support accessibility
• Knowledge of current educational research and pedagogy
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

Why Choose St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy?

• Professional Development Opportunities - Access to ongoing training, workshops, and career development programmes to enhance your teaching skills and progress your career.
• Supportive and Collaborative Team - A welcoming, committed staff team offering strong mentorship, coaching and professional dialogue.
• Modern Teaching Resources - Well-equipped classrooms with up-to-date technology, materials, and resources to support high-quality teaching.
• Positive Work-Life Balance - A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, manageable workloads, and supportive leadership.
• Inclusive and Diverse School Culture - A vibrant ethos of inclusivity where diversity is celebrated and innovation in teaching is encouraged.
• Excellent Professional Development - As part of a large and well-established Multi Academy Trust, staff benefit from extensive training opportunities, shared expertise, Trust-wide networks, and strong pathways for career progression.

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our pupils, we encourage you to apply. Salary is in line with the Main Pay Scale (MPS).

Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school prior to applying for the post. Please email

lbirkin@stwilfridsnewman.co.uk or call 01782 235676 to arrange a visit.

Closing Date: Friday 6th March 2026, 12pm
Teaching Observations and Interviews: Week commencing 9th March 2026

The post will be offered on a Catholic Education Service Contract. St Wilfrid’s Catholic Academy, as part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

St Wilfrid’s Catholic Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). The successful candidate will be required to provide documents in line with the Immigration Act 2006.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 342 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-wilfrid-s-catholic-primary-school

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