Teacher

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 9NW

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2025

• Closing date

  9 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full-time teaching; Monday to Friday; term-time only.
• Contract type: Fixed term - To August 2026 or return of substantive postholder from maternity - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

The main duties of the role are:

• ·To contribute to the provision of high-quality teaching and learning to ensure successful outcomes for all

• ·To maintain and develop the Catholic ethos of the school

• ·To meet all teachers’ standards

The successful candidate will:

• ·Be someone with drive and enthusiasm who will inspire and motivate our pupils

• ·Be a highly motivated and creative individual who is committed to developing pupil potential and raising achievement

• ·Have a good understanding of the primary phase curriculum

• ·Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour.

• ·Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations

• ·Have strong moral and ethical principles and values

• ·Act with the utmost integrity

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the successful candidate:

• ·An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents
• ·Close links and group support from the other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic multi-academy trust at an exciting time in our development
• ·An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• ·Entry into a competitive pension scheme
• ·A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications, and opportunities to access other relevant paid training
• ·A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:
• oA confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
• oA Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
• oFlu vaccination clinics
• oEyecare vouchers

Further details about the role

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the schools and meet with members of the Senior Leadership Team. Please e-mail: recruitment@corpuschristitrust.co.ukto make arrangements..

If you would like to apply for the position, you should complete the Application Form available at 'Apply Now' at MyNewTerm. Details below.

You will need to read the notes to applicants, privacy notice, job description and person specification.

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.

The Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references, satisfactory online/social media checks and appropriate overseas checks and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants are advised that schools and colleges designated with a religious character in England and Wales are permitted by law to require certain posts to be filled by practising Catholics or individuals who hold a Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies. Where it is not a requirement of the role to be a practising Catholic, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

It is not a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic and therefore, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

Please note CVs and agency referrals will not be accepted.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

CCCAT JD & PS Teacher.docx - 1.02 MB (opens in new tab)

About Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 371 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@corpuschristitrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-fisher-and-thomas-more-catholic-primary-school

Primary - 3-11 years

Arranging a visit to Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@corpuschristitrust.co.uk.

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