Internal Vacancy

Class Teacher (EYFS) 

0.8 FTE

Permanent

Required for September 2026

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and nurturing  Class Teacher to inspire our youngest learners within our caring and inclusive Catholic primary school in Holy Cross Catholic MAC. The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality Early Years provision rooted in our Catholic ethos, creating a safe, joyful, and stimulating environment where every child is encouraged to grow, learn, and flourish.

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• Supportive of the school’s distinctive Catholic nature
• A highly-skilled teacher
• Enthusiastic
• Highly organised
• Committed to achieving the highest standards
• Reflective
• Committed to their own professional development

We Can Offer

• A supportive and caring learning environment which aims to promote and develop expertise of all staff through a commitment to CPD.
• A school that values nurturing the whole child as well as promoting academic excellence.
• Enthusiastic and friendly children who respond well to encouragement and challenge, and have a love for learning.
• Excitement and challenge with varied opportunities from our collaborative networking with Holy Cross Catholic MAC schools and other local schools.
• Friendly, professional and experienced leaders support induction.
• A hardworking and enthusiastic staff, MAC Central Team and Governing Body committed to driving the school’s improvement to ‘Outstanding’.

For an informal discussion about the role. please e-mail Mrs Staines, Headteacher.

Applications should be submitted via My New Term.

Candidates should refer to the "Guidance for Internal Applicants' document when completing their online application form.

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, part of Holy Cross Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check. 

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, medical clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes. 

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online social media check will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all conditional offers of employment.