Primary Teacher
St Thomas Becket Catholic School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6HT21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
23 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 Annually (FTE) M1 to UPS 3 dependent on experience / part time applications will be considered
Primary Teacher job summary
Following our recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate (February 2026), we are proud to have been judged Good overall, with Outstanding in key areas. The school was recognised for a “welcoming, vibrant environment of care and spirituality” and strong relationships where students show deep respect for each other and staff.
Parents also recognise the highest level of pastoral care, reflecting a culture where individuals feel valued.
Alongside this, our Sixth Form is ranked in the top five state-funded schools nationally and is the top-performing faith school in the country.
- A school recognised for its outstanding pastoral culture and relationships
- Respectful, engaged students
- Nationally recognised academic success
- Supportive leadership and commitment to staff wellbeing
ToThis role offers a fantastic opportunity to:
Lead and strengthen transition arrangements for pupils across key stagesBuild positive relationships with pupils, families and primary schools
Identify and support pupils who may be vulnerable or require additional pastoral support
Ensure information is shared effectively so that individual needs are understood
Provide early intervention, guidance and support to help pupils settle, engage and thrive
Work collaboratively with pastoral, safeguarding and inclusion teams
Help ensure that every child is known, valued and supported to achieve their potential
Apply now and be part of a community where every child is known, valued, and inspired to succeed.
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if there are sufficient applications.
All staff uphold the core values and Catholic ethos of the school. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and online checks in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.
Successful applicants who have lived or worked abroad in the last 5 years will need to be able to provide an overseas criminal record check.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Thomas Becket Catholic School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 912 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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