Class Teacher

Post Title: Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) Responsible to: Headteacher Location: St. Patrick’s RC Primary School Salary: M1-UPS3, £32,916 – £51,048 Term of Contract: Fixed Term until Friday 18th December 2026 Hours per week: 32.5 Start date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 Closing date: Sunday 7th June 2026 St. Patrick’s are currently seeking a Class Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust. St Patrick’s is a one and a half form entry primary school; each department hosts three mixed age classes. We have a strong teacher team who pride themselves on the high standards of the school. Behaviour and attitudes are exemplary; pupils are happy and eager to learn. We are proud of our strong Catholic values and parish links. We aim to foster positive relationships with parents and carers and promote an open-door policy. Ofsted recognised us as ‘Good,’ with ‘Outstanding,’ elements in November 2023; nevertheless, we are continually striving for excellence. St Patrick’s is a busy school with high expectations. We live by our school Mission Statement: Together, through love and service, we will come to know God and grow to be the individuals we were created to be. Our Mission Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people. Our Values - One of Hope Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp. One of Courage As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from ma