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Key Stage 1 Teacher

St Mary's Catholic Primary, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4ST

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (573)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until August 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who has:

A track record of high standards in teaching, learning and behaviour management in Key Stage 1

The ability to use modern, dynamic teaching methods to give every child the opportunity to achieve their full potential

The ability to reflect and seek to improve their practice by engaging with CPD and professional feedback

Good organisation and communication skills enabling them to work effectively as part of a team

The ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes

A positive outlook and is solution focused

The ability to engage with parents and develop positive relationships with pupils and staff

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

An enthusiastic, supportive and forward thinking team with a commitment to wellbeing and work life balance

Innovative CPD opportunities

Friendly, motivated, committed staff

Supportive governors who are committed to our journey to excellence

The chance to work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos

Happy, engaged and well-motivated children

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

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 checks
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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Person Specification teacher.pdf - 211 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description Teacher.pdf - 194 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's Catholic Primary

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 433 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mary's Catholic Primary website
• Email address: nbrown@st-marys.derbyshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01246232170
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-chesterfield

Primary School 4 - 11

Arranging a visit to St Mary's Catholic Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nbrown@st-marys.derbyshire.sch.uk.

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