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Year 1 Class Teacher

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 2LU

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  6 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - TBC - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors and Head Teacher of Holy Rood Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding class teacher who can join our dedicated and enthusiastic team of fabulous children and superb staff in a school graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted (May 2022). This maternity cover role will be based at our Groundwell Road site, in Year 1.

The successful candidate will:

• Have high expectations of all pupils’ achievements and behaviour, and a commitment to raising standards
• Have the drive and motivation to create inspiring learning environments
• Have an excellent subject knowledge and clear understanding of the expectations of the curriculum
• Be enthusiastic and passionate about delivering quality first teaching strategies that are inclusive and engage all learners
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to working as part of a team
• Be organised and well-planned, able to show initiative and reflect on their own practice
• Have evidence of successful subject leadership or a passion for a subject specialism
• Be motivated, with a good sense of humour and an eagerness to learn and develop professionally

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and diverse community with exciting and unique opportunities to lead whole-school projects
• An extensive induction process, with the opportunity to meet core subject leads and senior leaders
• A supportive mentoring programme for ECTs, including regular mentor meetings and weekly PPA time with an experienced planning partner
• The opportunity to work with an incredibly supportive, talented and committed team
• A kind and nurturing environment in which all individuals are valued through our caring, Catholic ethos
• Excellent facilities and resources as part of an expanded primary school
• High quality CPD to develop your career
• Children with a real passion for learning with supportive parents
• 100% focus on improving outcomes for children in our school

A commitment to a creative curriculum and making learning fun

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Sept 2025- Job Description Class Teacher.pdf - 167 KB (opens in new tab)

2025 Teacher Specification.pdf - 120 KB (opens in new tab)

About Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 393 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holy Rood Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: admin@holyroodprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01793 523802
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-rood-catholic-primary-school

At Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, we provide a nurturing and inclusive environment which enables everyone to make a positive contribution, both to the school and the wider community. We strive to ensure that all of our learners are able to face new challenges with confidence, in a Christian learning environment, where informed risk taking and a resilient attitude are welcomed, encouraged and achieved. By fully engaging in all aspects of school, we aim for our children to flourish as ambitious and competent individuals, always striving to achieve their full potential and going on to positively contribute in the wider community.

Arranging a visit to Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

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

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