KS1 Class Teacher

St Marys Catholic Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8EZ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,602.00 - £54,328.00 Annually (Actual)

KS1 Class Teacher job summary

St Mary's Catholic Academy - KS1 Class Teacher
Part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

St Mary's Catholic Academy, part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers who are passionate about providing high-quality education and ensuring every child achieves their full potential. The successful candidate will teach within our caring and inclusive school community and play a key role in supporting the academic, social and emotional development of our pupils.

We are seeking an individual who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning, has high expectations for all pupils, and is able to work effectively with colleagues, parents and the wider school community.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner or demonstrate the potential to become one.
• Have experience of teaching primary-aged children, or be a highly motivated ECT ready to begin their teaching career.
• Have high expectations of pupils' achievement, behaviour and personal development.
• Be able to plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Be skilled in using assessment information to support pupil progress and improve outcomes.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Demonstrate a commitment to inclusive practice and ensuring all children can thrive and succeed.
• Be an effective team player who contributes positively to the wider life of the school.
• Support and uphold the Catholic ethos and values of the school.
• Be committed to securing the best possible outcomes for all pupils through high-quality teaching and learning.

We Can Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive Catholic school community.
• Enthusiastic, polite and hardworking pupils who enjoy learning.
• Dedicated and committed staff who work collaboratively to achieve the very best for children.
• A strong culture of professional development and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively across the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.
• Access to high-quality CPD and networking opportunities.
• A supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing.
• The opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of children and families.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and wishes to contribute to the continued success and development of St Mary's Catholic Academy.

We look forward to hearing from applicants who share our commitment to excellence, inclusion and the distinctive Catholic ethos of our school.

St Mary's Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate their suitability to work with children.

Closing date: Friday 16th October 2026

Interviews: Wk beginning Monday 19th October 2026

Start date - January 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.

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 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 Marys Catholic Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 241 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Marys Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-marys-catholic-academy

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