Teacher (Main Scale)

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 9BE

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  13 October 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: 37101-45352

Teacher (Main Scale) job summary

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Plymouth are seeking to appoint a positive and inspiring teacher from 4th January 2027. They are keen to accommodate the best candidate who will make a positive impact on the school and standards. Applicants on the Main Pay Scale (1-3) are encouraged to apply.

We offer:

A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos.

Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn.

A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils.

A commitment to your own professional development.

The successful candidate will:

Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school.

Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning.

Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model.

Have excellent organisational and communication skills.

Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature.

Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships. with pupils, parents, governors and staff.

Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice.

Required Date:         4th January 2027

Salary:                      Main Pay Scale 1 - 3

Contract:                  FTC - end date 31.8.27 with possibility of extension.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post and an online search will be carried out.

Closing date: 13th October 2026

Interviews:    w/c 19th October 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be notified through Sam Recruit.

School Website: https://www.holycross.plymouth.sch.uk/web

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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 276 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-cross-catholic-primary-school-plymouth

We at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School are very proud of our school and the achievements of our wonderful pupils. Firm in our belief that children come first, we strive to ensure that all pupils at Holy Cross feel happy and safe. With our children being the leaders of the future, we actively promote independence, confidence and teamwork. Together, everyone achieves more.

We are a diverse and thriving community with big ambitions! As a member of the CAST Multi-Academy Trust, we are proud of the vision and values we all stand for as a catholic school.

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