Fixed Term Teacher

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3PY

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (795)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,002.00 Annually (FTE) MPS / UPS

Fixed Term Teacher job summary

St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School is a warm, vibrant and caring two-form-entry primary school in the heart of Gloucester. We are inclusive of everyone and proud of our loving ethos. We prioritise developing strong relationships and working collaboratively to ensure that each and every one of our children receives the very best standard of education and learning opportunities.

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our inclusive and sought-after school in the heart of Gloucester. This post will be in Lower Key Stage 2.

The successful candidate will:

• Uphold the Catholic ethos and inclusive culture of the school (please note - being Christian is not a requirement of the role);
• Possess a love of children and a passion for teaching and learning;
• Have a secure understanding of curriculum and pedagogy;
• Have character and personality;
• Work collaboratively with others;
• Be courageous in their approach to making a difference for all children: academic and pastoral;
• Be open minded, keen to learn and have a positive outlook (solution-focused);
• Have high levels of energy and an enthusiastic approach;
• Be ambitious for self, for children and for the school;
• Demonstrate a commitment to being the best they can be;
• Have a secure working understanding of safeguarding.

oWe can offer you:

• A warm, welcoming and inclusive community;
• Caring, hardworking and well-behaved pupils;
• An ambitious yet supportive leadership team;
• High-quality personal and career development opportunities, including excellent ongoing training (much of this with leading experts in education);
• Opportunities to develop in a supportive environment;
• Opportunities to lead on areas of curriculum development and contribute to the wider improvement of the school;
• A good, highly motivated and self-improving school which is keen to be the best it can be;
• A supportive school community with caring parents and governors;
• An opportunity to be part of a forward thinking, dynamic and pastorally strong multi-academy trust (The Little Way Catholic Educational Trust).

Further information and how to apply can be obtained from the school website www.st-peters-pri.gloucs.sch.uk (ABOUT US - VACANCIES).

Start Date: 1st January 2027 to 31st August 2027

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.

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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 Peter's Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 411 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Peter's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-peter-s-catholic-primary-school-gl1-3py

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