Maternity Cover – Class Teacher (Year 3)

The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3QG

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 13th – July 31st (with potential extension)

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: M1-M6
• Additional allowances:

  M1-M6

Maternity Cover – Class Teacher (Year 3) job summary

Maternity Cover - Class Teacher (Year 3)

Scale: M1-M6

Start date: April 13th - July 31st (with potential extension)

The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is seeking an exceptional Year 3 Class Teacher to join our school community on a maternity cover basis from 13th April to 31st July. There is the potential for this post to be extended.

This is not just another teaching job.

We are a school where people matter, where staff are genuinely cared for, and where children are known, valued and loved. In a competitive Gloucestershire job market, our school stands out because our values are lived every day — not just written down.

Relationships Matter

At The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great, we believe that strong relationships are the foundation of great learning and wellbeing. We are a trauma-informed school, which means we take time to understand the needs of our children, recognise the impact of experiences on behaviour and learning, and respond with care, consistency and compassion.

Our approach ensures that children feel safe, supported and ready to learn, and that staff are equipped to meet pupils where they are.

Why choose our school?

• A happy, hardworking and deeply supportive school community
• A leadership team that actively champions and invests in staff
• A bespoke staff wellbeing offer, prioritising balance, care and sustainability
• A culture where you will be supported and challenged to be your best
• Children who are engaged, respectful and eager to learn

Working as part of a Trust

As part of a The Little Way Catholic Educational Trust, you will benefit from:

• Professional collaboration across schools
• Opportunities to share and learn from best practice
• Access to wider professional development and support networks
• A strong sense of belonging to a values-driven community

The successful candidate will:

• Be an enthusiastic and effective Year 3 class teacher
• Have high expectations for learning, behaviour and inclusion
• Value relationships and understand the importance of a trauma-informed approach
• Be reflective, resilient and committed to professional growth
• Support and uphold the Catholic ethos of the school (practising Catholics are welcomed but not required)

Application details

• Closing date: 30th January
• Interviews: Week commencing 2nd February

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please contact Claire, our School Business Manager at SBM@st-gregorygreat.gloucs.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Applications to be made via My New Term.

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 The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 411 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-catholic-school-of-saint-gregory-the-great-cheltenham

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