Join Our Exceptional School Community

St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School, a very successful school part of the St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust, is seeking to appoint dynamic and passionate qualified teacher to join our teaching team from September 2025. The role is fixed term, for one year, with the prospect of a potential permanent contract at the end of the term.

We are excited to invite passionate educators to join our vibrant and supportive school family. At our school, we believe in fostering an environment that encourages both professional growth and personal well-being.

Why Join Us?

• ·     Generous 2-Week October Half-Term: Enjoy a well-deserved break in the autumn with a 2-week half-term, allowing you to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• ·        Leadership Opportunities: As part of our Trust, there are numerous opportunities for leadership development, enabling you to enhance your career and take on new challenges in a collaborative and supportive setting.
• ·        A Loving, Caring Environment: We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and positive environment where both staff and students are supported, valued, and respected.
• ·     Half-Day Closure on Fridays: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Every Friday, our school closes early to accommodate planning, preparation, and assessment (PPA) time, giving you a well-earned opportunity to focus on your professional responsibilities.
• ·     Effective Schemes of Work: To help reduce workload, our well-structured schemes of work are designed to support teachers in delivering high-quality lessons while minimising administrative burden.

If you're looking for a school that values work-life balance, offers leadership potential, provides a strong Catholic ethos and a caring atmosphere for both staff and students, we would love to hear from you!

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required and all schools are committed to the safeguarding and well-being of our pupils.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Non Catholics are welcome to apply.

For further details, please contact Cheryl Harris – School Operations Manager / PA to the Head Teacher.  Either via email admin@smdpluton.co.uk or alternatively call on 01582 617600

For further information about our school please visit our website: www.stmartindeporresluton.co.uk

St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  References will be taken prior to any offer of employment.  Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS and background check.