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MAT Cover Fixed-Term Year 1 Teacher required from 01.01.2026

St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 9PY

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  4 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 32.5Hrs
• Contract type: Fixed term - 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to U3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our new Teacher will:

• Have high aspirations for all children, themselves and a desire to raise standards
• Have the ability to enthuse, motivate and engage learners who have communication difficulties
• Have high expectations for the behaviour and wellbeing of children
• Develop and implement EHCPs and individual learning strategies

Work closely with parents and carers and other professionals to support each child’s development

• Have the knowledge and skills necessary to plan an exceptional, adapted curriculum
• Be supportive of our Catholic character so that we live out our Vision and Intent

What the school offers its staff

St. Columba’s prides itself in having a strong and supportive community with wonderful, enthusiastic children, who are well behaved. The school provides extensive professional development opportunities through the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust, the Diocese of Leeds and regional Teaching School hubs. Through our carefully planned provision for staff wellbeing, we

demonstrate a genuine commitment to listening to the views of all. You will be fully supported in your chosen pathway for futurecareer development.

St. Columba’s is an exciting place for anyone who is passionate about improving the life chances of young people. As a Class Teacher working in this school. You will have the opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of our children and the community we serve.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment. Appointment will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks, and the receipt of satisfactory references.

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks, and the receipt of satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

CES Teacher Application Form.docx - 72.3 KB (opens in new tab)

MAT Teacher for Jan 2026.pdf - 796 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 414 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: joanne.hayes@col.bcwcat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01274 681961
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-columba-s-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy

St. Columba’s prides itself in having a strong and supportive community with wonderful, enthusiastic children, who are well behaved. The school provides extensive professional development opportunities through the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust, the Diocese of Leeds and regional Teaching School hubs. Through our carefully planned provision for staff wellbeing, we demonstrate a genuine commitment to listening to the views of all. You will be fully supported in your chosen pathway for future career development.

St. Columba’s is an exciting place for anyone who is passionate about improving the life chances of young people. As a Class Teacher working in this school, you will have the opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of our children and the community we serve.

Arranging a visit to St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joanne.hayes@col.bcwcat.co.uk.

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