Teacher

St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Bradford, BD5 8FG

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2025

• Closing date

  12 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 August 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) MPS

Teacher job summary

St Matthew’s Primary School is a thriving and inclusive school. We continuously look to significantly invest in our teachers, to make a real impact on the lives of our children.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and committed teacher to work in KS1 to cover maternity leave. The candidates will possess passion and commitment to ensure all are given the best start in life.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, ambitious, enthusiastic and reflective practitioner who has a strong commitment to improving and excelling at teaching.

We are looking for teachers who have:

• Proven, consistently good / outstanding classroom practice
• Proven track record in raising and sustaining high standards
• Passion and determination to help all children achieve or exceed their potential
• High expectations of presentation, progress, attainment and behaviour
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a strong record of leading, and a real commitment to working as part of a team
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Innovative, takes the initiative and liaises well with all colleagues and parents alike
• Respond well under pressure and can influence the positivity of others

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit (office@stm.bdat-academies.org). Visits will take place when we return after the Summer break.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and an online check. We will assess the candidate’s suitability for working with children as part of the selection process. We will check the accuracy of all information and investigate any perceived anomalies. We take up references prior to interview and use these to verify the information you have given us. Firm offers of employment are never made without satisfactory references.

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 Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 444 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary-school-and-nursery-bradford

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