Yr 2 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, Grays, Essex, RM17 5RW

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  February/March 2026

• Closing date

  24 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 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: 32.5 hours - 5 days a week
• Contract type: Fixed term - Approx 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The suitable candidate will be:

• An innovative and reflective teacher committed to raising standards
• Passion for teaching and learning seen through excellent practice, a strong classroom presence and a love of learning.
• Positive outlook and interpersonal skills
• High expectations of yourself and the children
• A practising Catholic or will be willing to support the Catholic ethos of the school

Please complete our applciation form and email to:

hr-pa@stthomasofcanterbury.thurrock.sch.uk

What the school offers its staff

The academy and The Christus Catholic Trust will offer:

• A dynamic and collaborative team of Senior Leaders across the Trust, who work in partnership and are committed to creating an ethos of mutual support and sharing practices, whilst providing an effective Catholic education for the children in our communities
• Support to improve the high standards of learning and achievement in our academy.

We can offer:

• A caring and inclusive school with supportive, enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues, parents, governors and parish
• Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy school
• An attractive, welcoming and well-resourced environment
• Established support network from SLT and other teachers within the school including high levels of mentoring and support for ECTs
• Opportunities for continuing professional development

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

The school and the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Class Teacher Job Description 2025.docx - 991 KB (opens in new tab)

Application Form - Teacher.pdf - 340 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 573 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: hr-pa@stthomasofcanterbury.thurrock.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01375 375826
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-of-canterbury-catholic-primary-school-grays

St Thomas of Canterbury

Arranging a visit to St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr-pa@stthomasofcanterbury.thurrock.sch.uk.

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