Upper Key Stage Two Class Teacher
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HP6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 May 2026 at 5pm
Date listed
11 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE) MPS1 - UPS (Potential of TLR for the right candidate)
Upper Key Stage Two Class Teacher job summary
About the role
About St Catherine of Siena
Rather than us tell you about the school, we’ll let our community speak for itself.
‘I want to just say how pleased and thankful I am. I really see that all the staff go above and beyond and that is reflected in my children’s enthusiasm and love for school. They encourage and develop all of them and inspire them to be the best that they can be.’(Parent email)
‘I am delighted and proud that my kids go to a school that is open, positive, inclusive, and has an unbiased approach to global issues. You have taken great steps in bringing about justice, equity, peace, and hopefully, we will reap the rewards of these actions as the children grow into well-informed adults. Simply amazing.’ (Parent email)
‘There is always such a lovely atmosphere in the school which is so warm and welcoming.’ (Herts School Improvement Partner email).
Without fail, visitors to St Cath’s always comment on the warm, friendly, family feel that they encounter every time they enter the building. Does this sound like the kind of school you would like to be part of?
St Cath’s is a popular, oversubscribed one-form entry primary school, with two bulge classes in Years 5 and 6 next academic year. We have extensive, beautiful grounds, a unique chapel and library, a farm and a school dog. Situated on the outskirts of Watford, we have excellent transport links to central London, the M1, M25, A405 and A41.
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic teacher to join our vibrant team. Our ideal candidate would have experience in teaching Upper Key Stage 2, as we will have two bulge classes in Years 5 and Year next year. Although primarily a class-based position, there is scope for leadership roles including core subject leadership, Phase Leader and potential to join the Senior Leadership Team for the right candidate. The role is ideal for someone looking for career progression.
We are committed to ensuring our pupils have the best possible school experience. This means that excellence in teaching and learning, high pupil outcomes and a rich, broad and balance curriculum are our focus. In addition, we enhance our children’s experience through our outdoor environment, enrichment activities and a school dog!
We are very proud of our whole school community and would love the opportunity to welcome the right person into St Catherine’s.
What makes us different?
All our staff are paid at least the Living Wage Foundation National Living Wage and we reflect our staff’s loyalty, hard work and commitment to the school in their wages and opportunities for progression.
We are proud to have an extremely diverse school community and celebrating the heritages of our children and families is an integral part of our ethos.
Children leave at 1.35pm on Fridays, so that all teachers can have their PPA together (allowing for collaboration and support) on a Friday afternoon, along with their TA. We encourage ‘Wellbeing Wednesdays’, dress-down Friday and teachers are permitted to take PPA off-site if preferred.
About our Trust
As a member of the Diocese of Westminster Multi Academy Trust (DOWAT), you will be part of a strong, collaborative network of exceptional professionals. Comprised of 16 schools (8 primary and 8 secondary schools, with more soon to join), DOWAT is amongst the top performing Catholic multi-academy trusts in the country, with a deep commitment to delivering an outstanding 21st century education and upholding traditional Catholic values.
Teachers at all levels are part of internal Trust networks, sharing Insets, CPD, best practice and addressing challenges in an open, safe environment. Working within the Trust also provides opportunities for future career growth and promotion, including potential secondments and work across other schools.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At St Catherine of Siena, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. We strive to be a place where all stakeholders (pupils, parents/guardians and staff) can be themselves.
We commit to attract, retain, and develop diverse talent and to respect and value differences arising from age, creed, culture, disability, educational background, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation, and other dimensions. Applications will be anonymised prior to shortlisting, to reduce the potential for unconscious bias.
Visits to our wonderful school are highly recommended. Please email g.phipps@st-catherine.herts.sch.uk or by telephoning 01923 676022 to arrange a school tour or for further information about the role and to request a Job Description.
We reserve the right to close the advertisement before the deadline if we receive strong applications, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Please note that applications must be on the CES form. Non-Catholic applicants do not need to provide a priest's reference. We warmly welcome applications from those of all faiths, or none.
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 Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 258 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School website
School location
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