Year 5 Class Teacher/Science Lead

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0HZ

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  23 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £47,472.00 Annually (FTE) UPS1 - 0.5231 FTE - Wednesday 10.00am to 12.00pm, All Day Thursday and All Day Friday temporary until 31-08-2026

Year 5 Class Teacher/Science Lead job summary

Inspire Lead Grow in Faith

Are you an enthusiastic, passionate teacher who is committed to helping every child flourish?
Do you believe in nurturing the whole child—academically, spiritually, and personally?
Would you like to develop your leadership skills in a supportive and faith-filled community?

St Thomas More is a welcoming and inclusive Catholic primary school where the teachings of Christ underpin everything we do. We are seeking a talented and dedicated KS2 Class Teacher to join our team, with subject leadership responsibility and the opportunity to deepen your leadership practice at UPR1 level

We Can Offer You:

• A warm, caring school community rooted in Catholic values.
• Friendly, well-behaved children who are eager to learn.
• A supportive leadership team with a strong commitment to staff development and wellbeing.
• Dedicated release time for subject leadership responsibilities.
• Opportunities for CPD, including support towards the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) if desired.
• A strong emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, and shared success.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils.
• Supports and promotes the Catholic ethos of our school.
• Has experience teaching in KS2 and a strong understanding of the curriculum.
• Is reflective, committed, and ready to contribute to whole-school improvement.
• Can lead a curriculum subject with confidence, creativity, and strategic vision.
• Works well as part of a team and builds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.
• Demonstrates strong organisational skills and an enthusiasm for lifelong learning.

Visits and Applications

We warmly encourage visits to our school—you’ll see first-hand the joyful, purposeful atmosphere of our community.

For an application pack or to arrange a visit, please contact:
admin@st-thomasmore.gloucs.sch.uk
01242 513339

Closing Date: Monday 23rd March 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 25th March 2026

Safeguarding Statement

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, reference checks, and appropriate safeguarding procedures.

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 Thomas More Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 181 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Thomas More Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-more-catholic-primary-school-gl51-0hz

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