Classroom Teacher

St Hedda's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1UX

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  11 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: 32,916.00 - 34,823.00

Classroom Teacher job summary

Required: January 2027

Salary: MPS 1-2

Hours: 1 FTE

Contract Type: Maternity Cover

Location: St Hedda’s Catholic Primary School, Egton Bridge, Whitby, YO21 1UX

The Trust and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and inspiring teacher. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning and committed to driving high standards and expectations across the curriculum.  

St Hedda’s Catholic Primary School is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trusts in the UK. As part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust family of 38 schools, there is a vast array of professional opportunities to network and grow with colleagues across the Trust. This post is suitable for an excellent classroom practitioner.

The ideal candidate will have:

Commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school

The ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning across multiple year groups

The ability to work as part of a team effectively 

The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and parents, promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils including children with Special Educational Needs

We can offer:

Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners

Excellent personal and professional development opportunities

An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Governing Body and wider School / Church community

The opportunity to be involved in the wider life of our Trust

Closing date: Wednesday 11th November 2026 by 9am

Interview: Week commencing 16th November 2026

Visits to the school are very welcome. Please contact Ami Bartoli at enquiries@stheddas.npcat.org.uk to arrange an appointment.

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 Hedda's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 15 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Hedda's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-hedda-s-catholic-primary-school-a-catholic-voluntary-academy

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