Y3 Class teacher - Maternity Cover 0.8 FTE (4 days per week)

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9XD

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,068.00 - £46,939.00 Annually (FTE) MPS

Y3 Class teacher - Maternity Cover 0.8 FTE (4 days per week) job summary

Class teacher

We wish to appoint an exceptional individual who can nurture and cherish the uniqueness of every child as we guide and support them through their journey of faith and education.

If you want to be part of a team with high aspirations; have the opportunity to create moments that matter; nurturing the talent of tomorrow; and inspiring children to achieve their full potential then Sacred Heart’s successful candidates will:

Be committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of our school

Be skilled at creating challenge, excitement and enthusiasm

Be able to demonstrate a strong desire and belief that all children are capable of achieving high standards

Have excellent teaching skills and a passion for learning

Be dedicated to raising outcomes

Have excellent organisational and communication skills

Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive mindset

Be able to work collaboratively as part of a team and develop positive relationships

We can offer you:

A strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued

A welcoming and friendly team of staff

A Senior Leadership Team who value, nurture and empower all staff

A stimulating positive learning environment with stunning surroundings

A chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy children

Future professional development within an innovative and ambitious school

An exciting curriculum with collaborative opportunities across the wider St John the Baptist Trust

A supportive and committed Local Governing Body

If after reading the above you still aren’t sure whether an opportunity at Sacred Heart is for you, then why not have a look at the school here and we are sure this will change your mind…

https://www.sacredheartprimary.org.uk/

Visits to the school are welcome; please contact the Office to arrange a visit on 01733 262449 or email office@sacredheart.peterborough.sch.uk

Closing date: Monday 19th October 2026

Interview date: 21st October 2026

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and safeguarding checks.

Please note only completed application forms using My New Term will be accepted.

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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 209 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sacred-heart-catholic-primary-school-peterborough

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