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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery · Harrow · Harrow

Job description

Our school is highly regarded in the local community and we pride ourselves in the family atmosphere created by the pupils, staff, parents, parishioners and governors.


As a member of our team, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning within the classroom, helping to create a positive and inclusive environment where all pupils can thrive. This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic, patient, and committed to making a difference in children’s education.

Working under the guidance of the class teacher and the leadership team, you will assist with the delivery of lessons, provide targeted support to individuals and small groups, and help manage classroom behaviour and routines. You may also support pupils with additional needs, adapting resources and approaches to ensure every child can access the curriculum.

Your responsibilities will include preparing learning materials, supporting assessment and feedback, and contributing to the overall care and well-being of pupils. Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents are essential.

This is a rewarding and varied role that offers the opportunity to develop your skills and experience while making a meaningful contribution to the school community.

The successful candidate will have a high standard of spoken and written English.

They will be patient, caring, creative and motivated and will be able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team.

We can offer:

A caring and happy learning environment inspired by our strong Catholic ethos.

Happy, friendly and dedicated colleagues.

A provider of outstanding Catholic education (CSI Oct 25)

Children who have a love of learning and a highly motivated staff team.

Highest expectations and outstanding behaviour.

Support with, and a commitment to, professional development.

A wonderful working environment with positive links with parents, the parish and local community

To apply:

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Lauren Casey, PA to the Headteacher via email at caseyl1@st-teresas.harrow.sch.uk to arrange a tour of the school.

NB It is advisable to apply as soon as possible as interviews will take place as applications come in. The school reserves the right to withdraw the advert before the closing date if the post is filled.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and health checks are required for the successful applicant. We will also conduct an online search as part of our due diligence checks to help identify any issues which are publicly available online.

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About this school

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Voluntary aided school · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Pupils
429
Avg teacher salary
£51,469
Pupil:teacher ratio
20.3:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Harrow, Harrow, HA3 6LE

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Salary
£28,527.00 Annually (FTE) G02 08 pro rata (hours to be claimed monthly)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
13 October 2026
Closing date
10 December 2026

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