Classroom Teacher (with Senior Leadership Responsibility for Curriculum)
St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6EE26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
15 April 2026 at 6pm
Date listed
20 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) TLR 2
Classroom Teacher (with Senior Leadership Responsibility for Curriculum) job summary
St Wilfrid’s Catholic Academy is a welcoming and vibrant primary school located in Tunstall, Stoke‑on‑Trent. As a 1.5‑form entry academy within the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust, we are proud to serve our community through an education rooted in Gospel values, academic excellence, and the formation of the whole child. Our school was graded ‘Good’ by OFSTED in April 2023, reflecting our strong culture of care, high expectations, and continual improvement.
As part of our growing Trust, staff benefit from:
- A shared Catholic ethos and commitment to faith formation
- Extensive CPD and clearly defined leadership pathways
- Collaborative networks for curriculum development
- High‑quality Trust‑wide resources and specialist support
- A culture of partnership that strengthens school improvement
Our school is an inclusive community that celebrates diversity and nurtures every child’s individual gifts and talents.
Curriculum Lead
We are seeking an exceptional teacher and passionate leader to take on the role of Curriculum Lead at St Wilfrid’s Catholic Academy. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced educator to shape and drive whole‑school curriculum development, ensuring an ambitious, coherent, and exciting curriculum that reflects both our Catholic mission and the needs of our pupils.
As Curriculum Lead, you will play a crucial role in raising standards, supporting colleagues, and championing high‑quality teaching and learning. You will work closely with senior leaders and staff across the Trust to ensure our curriculum is well‑designed, progressive, inclusive, and continually improving.
Comprehensive support, mentoring, and access to Trust‑wide leadership networks will be provided to enable you to thrive in this strategic role.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the whole‑school curriculum, ensuring coherence, ambition, and alignment with our Catholic ethos
- Support colleagues in planning and delivering high‑quality, well‑sequenced learning experiences
- Model excellent classroom practice, providing guidance, coaching, and curriculum expertise
- Monitor curriculum implementation and standards across subjects, identifying strengths and areas for development
- Drive improvement in teaching and learning through collaboration, training, and strategic leadership
- Work with leaders and staff to ensure curriculum intent and impact are clearly articulated and evidenced
- Contribute to the wider leadership of the school, promoting excellence, inclusion, and spiritual development
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- A strong understanding of curriculum design and progression
- Proven experience of teaching in a primary setting
- Commitment to professional growth, leadership development, and school improvement
- Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to foster a positive, safe learning environment
- A genuine passion for supporting children’s academic, personal, and spiritual development
Desirable Qualities
- Experience leading a curriculum area or supporting colleagues
- Familiarity with current curriculum research and pedagogical developments
- Understanding of Catholic Schools Inspectorate (CSI) expectations
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills
- Experience contributing to or leading whole‑school initiatives
Why Join St Wilfrid’s Catholic Academy?
- High‑quality Professional Development - Access to Trust‑wide training, leadership programmes, and expert support
- A Supportive and Collaborative Team - A warm, dedicated staffing body offering mentoring, coaching, and shared practice
- Strong Work-Life Balance - A commitment to staff wellbeing and manageable workloads
- A Rich, Inclusive School Culture - A community that celebrates diversity and encourages creativity, innovation, and joy in learning
- Excellent Career Progression - As part of a large, well‑established MAT, we offer genuine opportunities for advancement
If you are a motivated, reflective professional who is ready to lead curriculum excellence and contribute to the Catholic life of our school, we would be delighted to receive your application. This role offers the opportunity to shape and champion a curriculum that inspires pupils and enriches their education in every sense.
Salary: Main Pay Scale (MPS) + TLR, with leadership responsibilities recognised for the right candidate.
Applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school prior to applying.
Please email lbirkin@stwilfridsnewman.co.uk or call 01782 235676 to arrange a visit.
Closing Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026, 17:00
Teaching Observations and Interviews: Week beginning 27th April
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)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
School location
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