Class Teacher

Class Teacher - St Edmunds Catholic Primary School

Main Pay Range

Full time or part-time (0.8) considered, Fixed term to 31st August 2027

At St Edmunds Catholic Primary School, there is a deep sense that every child matters. Guided by our Trust mission - Together we love, we learn we live - we are a joyful and nurturing community where children are truly at the heart of everything we do.

Our values shape daily life. We nurture kindness, resilience and curiosity, and encourage children to grow into confident, compassionate individuals with a strong sense of purpose. Our curriculum is preparing children not only for the next stage of education, but for living as lifelong citizens. As part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, we are supported by a wider family of schools committed to helping every child flourish.

We are now seeking a talented and enthusiastic Class Teacher who is passionate about making a real difference and would like to be part of a supportive, welcoming, and values-driven school community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for every child

• Can turn learning into an engaging and meaningful experience that sparks curiosity

• Brings creativity, energy and warmth to their teaching

• Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

• Believes every child deserves to feel valued, challenged and successful

• Is reflective, motivated and committed to continual professional growth

• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to wider school life

• Has a passion for education and shaping young minds

• Understands that great teaching often involves equal parts planning, encouragement and patience.

At our school, you will find:

• Children who are enthusiastic, kind and eager to learn

• A genuinely supportive and collaborative staff team

• A school where wellbeing and professional trust are valued

• Opportunities to develop leadership and curriculum expertise

• A strong sense of community where every member is known and valued

St Edmunds is proud to be part of The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, offering excellent professional development and collaboration across a family of schools throughout the South West.

If you are a teacher who understands that great teaching is built on relationships, high expectations and those everyday moments that help children grow in confidence and character, we would love to hear from you.

We welcome and encourage visits from prospective applicants. Please contact our School Office Team on 01249 813821 or send an email to admin@se.thedcet.com to arrange a visit.  For more information about our application process, please contact recruitment@thedcet.com.

Closing date: 10th June 2026

Interview date: TBC

Please note applications may be reviewed on receipt and we may close the role early. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.

Children who are enthusiastic, kind and eager to learn

A genuinely supportive and collaborative staff team

A school where wellbeing and professional trust are valued

Opportunities to develop leadership and curriculum expertise

A strong sense of community where every member is known and valued