Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Required: September 2026

Salary: MPS 

Hours: 1.0 FTE

Contract Type: Maternity cover for up to 1 year

Location: St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Tennyson Avenue, Grangetown, Middlesbrough, TS6 7AD

The Trust and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and inspiring teacher. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning and committed to driving high standards and expectations across the curriculum.  

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trusts in the UK. As part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust family of 38 schools, there is a vast array of professional opportunities to network and grow with colleagues across the Trust. This post is suitable for an excellent classroom practitioner.

The successful candidate will:

• Be fully committed to supporting and promoting the strong Catholic ethos and values of the school.
• Show a strong commitment to the wider life of the school.
• Be able to demonstrate the highest standards of teaching, learning and behaviour and have high expectations of all children and themselves.
• Be driven by a strong moral purpose to inspire, motivate and empower children to make the best possible progress.
• Love to learn and be dedicated to their own professional development.
• Be open to reflective practice and able to work as part of a team committed to excellence and continuous school improvement.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
• Be able to show a commitment to innovation, creativity and inclusion.

We can offer:

• A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued;
• A positive environment for learning throughout the school, where pupils enjoy and achieve;
• Enthusiastic, considerate and well behaved children who love to learn;
• An ambitious curriculum;
• A dedicated and enthusiastic staff team;
• Supportive parents, parish and governors;
• Opportunities for Continued Professional Development.

If you would like any further information about this position or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Claire Cunningham, Trust Business Manager on 01642 455309.

Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026 by 9am

Interview: To be confirmed