Full Time Class Teacher (Fixed Term)
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 4SZThis job expired on 5 October 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
5 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): St Paul's Catholic Primary School seeks a Full Time Class Teacher for a Fixed Term Contract starting January 2027 or earlier, and ending on 31st August 2027.
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed term contract till 31st August 2027
Pay scale
- M1-M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:
- Excels in creating transformational learning experiences for young minds
- Thrives on innovation, reflection, and continuous professional growth
- Sets the highest standards and inspires children to exceed them
- Builds powerful partnerships with families and our school community
- Champions our Catholic mission with genuine passion and commitment
- Brings energy, creativity, and pedagogical expertise to everything they do
What the school offers its staff
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
"Outstanding Catholic School in Overall Effectiveness and all aspects of learning" - Diocesan Section 48 Validation
"St. Paul’s has a strong community spirit, pupils enjoy coming to school...providing a calm, friendly and well-ordered environment where pupils make good progress in their learning." - Latest OFSTED Report
An Unparalleled Environment:
- Exceptional children who are eager to learn and grow
- Collaborative, supportive team of dedicated professionals
- Strong Catholic ethos that nurtures the whole child
- Strong professional development opportunities
- Supportive leadership committed to your success
Further information about the job
READY TO JOIN OUR MISSION?
Application Deadline: Monday 5th October, 12 noon
Interview Date: Monday 12th October
How to Apply:
- Contact the school directly for your application pack office@stpauls.w-berks.sch.uk
- Download online at: www.stpauls.w-berks.sch.uk
St. Paul’s whole school community (all staff, governors, parents and volunteers working in the school) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
An Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate. Online search will be carried out as part of the due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Paul's Catholic Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 279 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office@stpauls.w-berks.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0118 942 2003
Welcome to St. Paul’s Catholic Primary School where we are
”United through Jesus in faith, love and learning.”
By this we encompass :
an understanding of the role of democracy; the importance of rule of law; the respect of individual liberty ; the showing of mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.
Arranging a visit to St Paul's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stpauls.w-berks.sch.uk.
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