15 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025 or sooner for a suitable candidate.

  • Closing date

    15 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    30 April 2025

Job details

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

£31,650.00 - £33,483.00 Annually (Actual)

ECT Class Teacher job summary

ECT Class Teacher Opportunity for September 2025 - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Are you an enthusiastic and passionate individual looking to kickstart your teaching career in a supportive, friendly and welcoming environment?

St. Bernadette's is seeking a talented ECT Class Teacher to join our team in September 2025.

This is an exceptional opportunity for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are eager to make a difference in the lives of our children while growing professionally in a nurturing and forward-thinking school.

Your opportunity

St. Bernadette's takes pride in fostering a school community that is friendly, welcoming, and supportive. St. Bernadette's has a true family feel, where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our dedicated leaders, governors, and staff are committed to ensuring your child thrives academically, socially, and spiritually in a nurturing environment.

As a ECT Class Teacher at ST Bernadette's, you will have the chance to shape young minds, nurture a love of learning, and make a meaningful impact during a pivotal stage in children’s development.

About you:

Holds (or is on track to hold) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by September 2025.

Is an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a supportive environment to begin their teaching journey.

Demonstrates enthusiasm and creativity in planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to the needs of all learners.

Has a strong commitment to raising pupil achievement and fostering a love of learning.

Values inclusion and diversity, ensuring every child feels supported and valued.

Thrives in a collaborative environment, working effectively as part of a team with colleagues, pupils, and parents.

Is committed to continuous professional development and reflective practice to enhance their teaching skills.

Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships within the school community.

Be a practising Catholic or be able to support and contribute to the strong Catholic ethos of the school

Embraces the values of our school and SJBCA, contributing to our culture

Visits are warmly welcomed to the school please contact Mrs. Strazzanti or Miss Dinsdale in the school office to arrange.

We look forward to hearing from you

Commitment to safeguarding

St Bernadette’s is committed to the highest standards in protection and safeguarding the children entrusted in our care.

Our school will support all children by:
Promoting a caring, safe and positive environment within the school.
Encouraging self-esteem and self-assertiveness.
Effectively tackling bullying and harassment.

We recognise that some children may be the victims of neglect, physical, sexual or emotional abuse.

At St Bernadette’s to protect our children, we aim to:

Create an atmosphere where all our children can feel secure, valued and listened to.
Recognise signs and symptoms of abuse.
Respond quickly, appropriately and effectively to cases of suspected abuse.

Applying for the job

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

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
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About St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
148 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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St. Bernadette's is a Catholic Primary School offering full–time education for Reception to Year 6 (4-11 year olds) and we are part of the St. John Bosco Catholic Academy Company (MAC). Situated about a mile from Brownhills High Street in a pleasant location, with attractive grounds. The School comes under the authority of the Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham and Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council/Walsall Children’s Services.

The School has been providing Catholic education in Brownhills since 1972 and is situated in grounds comprising two playing fields. The School has a maximum annual intake of 30. Currently there are six classes.

The School is deemed a small School and as such staff members are able to know each child individually and uniquely. Each child is regarded as a child of God with his/her own self-worth and dignity, which the School aims to recognise, foster and develop throughout his/her time at St. Bernadette's.

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