Teacher

St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0LY

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  17 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  31 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) M1-M6 plus UPS

Teacher job summary

St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy

Part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Class Teacher (Pay Range - MPS 1-6)

The Directors are seeking to appoint a class teacher to start from 1st September 2026 (or sooner). Applicants from all denominations and ECT’s are welcome.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

We are looking for a practitioner who can fully subscribe to the vision and mission of our catholic school

Is a skilled teacher with high expectations of work and behaviour who is prepared to work hard to achieve excellence

Is creative and innovative in outlook and committed to strengthening our vibrant curriculum

Holds positive values and attitudes and adopts high standards of behaviour in their professional role.

An experienced classroom practitioner who works well as a member of a team.

A teacher who has experience of working within a community where there are high levels of deprivation.

A teacher who inspires and motivates pupils, parents and colleagues

A teacher who shares best practice and continues to develop themselves through seeking opportunities

This is an exciting opportunity for someone seeking to progress within a successful multi-academy chain.

The candidate is assured of:

A happy, caring school with a strong Catholic ethos.

A supportive Academy Committee and Senior Leadership Team who are committed to maintaining high standards.

Children who love coming to school, are engaged in their learning and have excellent behaviour.

A committed and supportive environment where you will be encouraged to

develop your professional career.

An opportunity to join a highly effective Multi Academy Collegiate with excellent opportunities for CPD across our family of Schools.

An excellent leadership team committed to the professional and spiritual growth of all colleagues.

A secure and stable staffing who are committed, conscientious and professional.

A school community where the children and their families are at the heart of our mission

Where both teaching and support staff are equally engaged and committed to work in strong partnership with all stakeholders

An active, loyal and fair governing body both at local level known as the Academy Committee and Director level known as the Board of Directors.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career whilst making a contribution to the leadership and development of the school.

Interested applicants are warmly welcomed and encouraged to visit the school, by prior arrangement. Please contact the Office Manager Mrs Laura Ikins to arrange visits on 01782 254834

Please apply via My New Term

Closing date: 17th April 2026

Interviews: W/C 20th April 2026

DBS

St Maria Goretti is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Criminal Records Bureau.

Asylum and Immigration

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/

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 St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 220 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-maria-goretti-catholic-academy

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