St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Classroom Teacher - Full Time / Part Time

ECT/MPS 1- MPS 6 (London Fringe): £34,398 - £46,839 FTE

We seek applications from those of the Catholic faith, all faiths and of no faith but who are supportive of our Christian values and ethos.

Required September 2026

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a nurturing half form entry, Catholic Primary School in Puckeridge, East Hertfordshire in the Diocese of Westminster. We are seeking a talented, committed, enthusiastic and/or experienced teacher to join our wonderful school. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and engaging environment, where you can inspire children to reach their full potential. 

Suitable for an experienced teacher or an ECT, the role is set on the Main Pay Scale M1 – M6. We have a strong record of supporting ECT’s at St Thomas’s and across the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust.

Whether this is your first teaching role or you are looking for a new challenge, if you have the skills, approach and attributes to inspire pupils in developing a love of learning and help them achieve and exceed their expectations in our excellent school this might be the role for you.

You will be joining and supported by a team of experienced and dedicated colleagues in a school which has a tremendously talented, committed, creative, and innovative staff; parents who are supportive; and students who are eager to learn, well behaved and motivated to succeed. 

Our school community is built upon the mission “Learn, Love and Respect through Jesus.”  At St Thomas of Canterbury, we are committed to providing a secure, happy, and respectful learning environment where every child can flourish. We have a vibrant, diverse school community. Our values shape everything we do.

St Thomas’s is located in an enviable village location, surrounded by countryside yet having easy access to major towns and cities, including Bishop’s Stortford, Harlow and Ware and is conveniently located for both Cambridge and London.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for all successful applicants. St Thomas's is committed to the equality of opportunity for all applicants, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis, therefore an early application is advisable. 

Apply in writing via MyNewTerm (preferred route) or by using the forms available on our website  https://www.stcanterbury.herts.sch.uk/ Teacher Application Form, Consent to Obtain References Form, Rehabilitation of Offenders Form & Recruitment Monitoring Form. Applicants are reminded that they should read the Notes to Applicants before completing an application. Please note only applications on St Thomas of Canterbury application forms will be accepted. Please contact Katie Worton-Geer Executive Headteacher, katie.worton-geer@stcanterbury.herts.sch.uk   to submit an application or for more information. 

Interviews: W/C 11 May

St Thomas of Canterbury is committed to the equality of opportunity for all applicants, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis, and close the application deadline early, therefore an early application is advisable.