Class Teacher - Ref: TV58124

ARCHDIOCESE OF BIRMINGHAM

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

Blue Lane East, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8HN. Tel: 01922 720063

Email: postbox@st-patricks.walsall.sch.uk

CLASS TEACHER REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 OR SOONER.

SALARY: MAIN SCALE/UPR: £31,650 – £49,089, dependent upon experience.

The Governors at St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint a highly motivated and creative teacher to join our happy, friendly school and cheerfully uphold our Catholic Mission.  There is a possibility for a TLR for the right candidate.  All subjects will be considered, including RE.

The appointment would suit an ambitious and innovative practitioner who would like to be involved in the next stage of the school’s development.  St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is committed to continuous professional development to support career progression.  Candidates should have a passion for developing outstanding practice in teaching and learning.  The Governors would prefer an experienced practitioner, but would consider ECT’s.  We are looking to recruit for September 2025, or sooner if possible.

St. Patrick’s was rated Good in our last Ofsted – November 2021.

 “Pupils enjoy coming to this well-led school”    “Staff are kind.”

We are looking for a teacher who:-

• Is strongly supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school
• Wishes to develop outstanding practice, has a love of learning and high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Will be able to contribute significantly across Key Stage One or Key Stage Two
• Will work in partnership with staff, governors, parents and the wider community

 We can offer you:

• A happy learning environment where everyone is valued
• A highly motivated staff team
• Children who are fun to be with and are motivated by enjoyable learning experiences
• Support for your own professional development
• Enthusiastic and supportive parents
• Committed governors who support all aspects of the school

Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged by appointment with the Executive Headteacher. Applications must be on CES Application Forms.  Applications on other forms or CV’s will not be accepted.  Further information and an application pack can be obtained by contacting the school on 01922 720063 or by e-mail: postbox@st-patricks.walsall.sch.uk 

St Patrick’s school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing Date for applications: 12 noon Thursday 27th March, 2025.

Lesson observations and interviews will place as soon as possible after the closing date.