Class Teacher - Year 2/3

St Catharine's Catholic Primary School, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6DZ

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  2 June 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: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) ECT's encouraged to apply

Class Teacher - Year 2/3 job summary

St Catharine’s Catholic Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, reflective and motivated teacher to join our caring and ambitious school community, fixed Term until August 2027 in the first instance.

At St Catharine’s, our mission is rooted in our Catholic faith and guided by our core values of courage, compassion and community. We are committed to ensuring that every pupil - and every member of staff - is supported to grow, flourish and achieve their full potential.

We recognise that the early years of teaching are crucial, and we pride ourselves on providing a high-quality, supportive and structured induction experience for ECTs, and experienced teachers.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is passionate about teaching and committed to becoming an excellent classroom practitioner.
• Has high expectations for all pupils, with a belief that every child can succeed.
• Creates a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment where all pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
• Is eager to learn, reflect and develop their practice, making the most of coaching, feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Is committed to supporting all learners, including those who are disadvantaged or have SEND.
• Is motivated to contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold our Catholic ethos and values.

We can offer:

• A comprehensive and supportive ECT induction programme, including:
  • A dedicated mentor and regular coaching
  • Structured release time
  • High-quality CPD aligned with evidence-informed practice (including approaches such as EEF strategies and WalkThrus)
  • Opportunities to observe excellent practice across the school
  • A welcoming and collaborative staff team who will support you every step of the way.
  • Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn and take pride in their school.
  • A strong, values-driven culture where relationships and wellbeing are prioritised.
  • A supportive and approachable Senior Leadership Team, committed to developing confident, skilled teachers.

  At St Catharine’s, you will not just begin your teaching career - you will be supported to thrive, grow in confidence and make a real difference to children’s lives.

  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged.

  Please contact our Office Manager, Mrs Ali Robinson admin@st-catharines.gloucs.sch.uk for further information or to arrange a visit.

  Deadline for applications is 8am on Friday 19th June

  Shortlisting is Friday 19th June

  Interviews are on Thursday 25th June

  The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and all convictions or cautions must be declared.

  This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitability check to satisfy child protection requirements.

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 Catharine's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 100 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Catharine's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-catharine-s-catholic-primary-school-chipping-campden

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