2 x Class Teachers

Main Pay Range 1 – 6 / £32,916-£45,351 per annum

 To commence September 2026

 

One post fixed term until 31 August 2027

One post is to cover maternity leave until July 2027 or upon the return of the substantive post holder, whichever is sooner

 

St Columba’s Catholic Primary is a GOOD School, which is OUTSTANDING in Personal Development.

 

The Governors of St Columba’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational class teacher, to join our successful and inclusive one form entry school.  We pride ourselves on our high expectations, commitment to ensuring pupil progress and high quality, enriching teaching and learning provision for all. We are looking for someone who is ambitious and who will embrace being part of our school improvement journey.

We are looking for a teacher who:  

• Can demonstrate effective classroom practice.
• Can inspire, nurture and motivate learners towards achieving their full potential.
• Has high expectations of children’s behaviour and attainment.
• Is a team player with the ability to inspire and implement change.
• Has high expectations of themselves and others with the drive and determination to work together with pupils, staff and parents to succeed.
• Creates a pleasant, stimulating and positive learning environment.
• Can communicate and consult effectively with the parents/carers.

 

We can offer you:

• A friendly welcoming school community with a strong Catholic ethos.
• Happy, enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and are proud of their school.
• A hardworking team of staff and governors committed to high standards.
• An opportunity for continued professional development.
• A supportive Governing Board.

 

Our school is renowned for its welcoming and nurturing ethos. All visitors will be guaranteed the warmest of welcomes. The school has an excellent reputation with parents, parish and the wider community, particularly regarding our Catholic ethos and the exemplary and exceptional care, guidance and support we give our children and their families. There are no barriers in our school, we unite to fulfil our mission.

 

 The school community of St Columba’s can offer:

 A caring and safe school with a warm and nurturing ethos rooted in the Catholic faith, plus:

• An innovative, dedicated and supportive Leadership Team that challenges itself every day to make a difference to the lives of our children
• Friendly colleagues who work exceptionally hard and are committed to providing high quality education and experiences for all children
• Happy, well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils
• A range of exciting professional development opportunities.

 

 Applicants should complete the Catholic Education Service (CES) application Form associated with this advert, the consent to obtain references form, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Disclosure Form and the Recruitment Monitoring Form.

St Columba’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and adheres to the Equality Act 2010. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS disclosure.  Candidates must also comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act; proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.

 

By engaging in this recruitment process, short listed candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in the Education Statutory Guidance 2023.

 

Closing date: Friday 12 June 2026 at 17.00pm

Short Listing:  Monday, 15 June 2026

Interviews:  Friday, 19 June 2026