Experienced Class Teacher

St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5HP

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full-time Mon - Fri
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR 3 - UPR 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you the teacher we’re looking for?

We are seeking a teacher who is:

• Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking
• Passionate about delivering a rich, engaging curriculum
• Committed to helping every child succeed and thrive
• Eager to innovate and bring fresh ideas into school life
• Able to create a purposeful, safe and inspiring classroom environment
• Motivated to work collaboratively and contribute to a shared vision
• Dedicated to professional growth—for themselves and others
• Ready to play a key role in strengthening our school community

If you’re someone who inspires confidence, nurtures potential, and encourages children to aim high, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

At St Catherine’s, we care deeply about our staff and offer:

• A warm, inclusive and supportive team environment
• A caring, child-centred ethos rooted in strong Christian values
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• High-quality professional development and training opportunities
• Support to develop leadership skills and career progression
• Dedicated time to plan and collaborate with colleagues
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who love learning
• A modern, well-resourced school
• A forward-thinking leadership team committed to supporting every member of staff

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

Safeguarding Statement:
The Governing Body at St Catherine’s CE (VC) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Headteachers must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the Guidance and Regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Maintained School Application form - TEACHING, Oct 2021.docx - 77.3 KB (opens in new tab)

Safer Recruitment Policy 2025.doc - 186 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Advert.docx - 1.32 MB (opens in new tab)

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy & Procedures.docx - 190 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 414 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School website
• Email address: hr@stcatherines.worcs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01562 823614
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-catherine-s-cofe-vc-primary-school

We are a high performing school, with good results and many, great things to celebrate. We are also a school where the relationships which exist between all school stakeholders are key to its success. When talented people work together and support each other, great things are sure to happen, and they do! We work hard, and continually look for ways to take our school forward and improve outcomes for children.

If you have a passion for teaching and learning and working with children this might just be the right place for you! You will be working alongside some talented teachers who have much to offer and who are also open to learning new things from others.

Arranging a visit to St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@stcatherines.worcs.sch.uk.

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