15 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    15 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    30 April 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher
  • Other leadership roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Full-time position Mon -fri

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPR -UPR3

Additional allowances

TLR payment

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an outstanding practitioner who is eager to develop their leadership skills and play a key role in leading and shaping a team of skilled teachers and support staff within KS2. This role is ideal for someone with the vision, drive and expertise to influence teaching and learning and make a sustained impact on pupil outcomes.

1. Qualifications

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

2. Knowledge and Understanding

  • Experience of teaching within Key Stage 2
  • Evidence of strong teaching practice leading to positive pupil outcomes
  • Secure understanding of effective teaching and learning in primary education
  • Strong knowledge of assessment and pupil progress
  • Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in schools
  • Experience of supporting or contributing to staff CPD
  • Experience of implementing teaching and learning strategies to support inclusion for all pupils
  • Secure knowledge of curriculum requirements and statutory guidance for Key Stage 2
  • Experience of leading or contributing to a subject area

3. Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent classroom practitioner, demonstrating a positive and resilient approach
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Highly effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to articulate a clear vision and inspire others
  • Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with staff and stakeholders

4. Personal Qualities

  • High expectations for all pupils and a strong commitment to inclusion
  • Commitment to upholding and promoting the school’s ethos and values
  • Acts with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness at all times
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
  • Commitment to the Christian vision of the school
  • Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils


What the school offers its staff

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.

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
Phone number
01562823614

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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