Class Teacher, Year 5 - St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Bath  

MPR, Full time 

Start Date: 20th April 2026.  Fixed Term until 31st August 2026 

Behind every confident child is a teacher who believed in them first – the teacher who offers encouragement at just the right moment, celebrates every success, and occasionally helps solve the mystery of a missing jumper five minutes before home time. 

At St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, teaching is about more than delivering a curriculum. It is about providing a nurturing, loving and sustainable environment where every child is happy and able to flourish. We are committed to delivering exemplary and inspirational learning that instils confidence and strong Christian values, enabling our children to thrive as responsible members of their community for life. 

St Mary’s is a caring, faith-filled and ambitious school where happy children develop a genuine love of learning. Rooted in our Catholic ethos, we nurture independent thinkers and lifelong learners who are confident in their abilities, respectful of others and guided by Christian values in all that they do. 

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Year 5 Class Teacher who wants to make a real difference and be part of a supportive, welcoming and values-driven school community. 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for every child 
• Can turn learning into an engaging and meaningful experience that sparks curiosity 
• Brings creativity, energy and warmth to their teaching 
• Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues 
• Believes every child deserves to feel valued, challenged and successful 
• Is reflective, motivated and committed to continual professional growth 
• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to wider school life 
• Has a passion for education, shaping young minds, and the ability to locate lost jumpers at record speed! 
• Understands that great teaching often involves equal parts planning, encouragement and patience. 

 At St Mary’s, you will find: 

• Children who are enthusiastic, kind and eager to learn 
• A genuinely supportive and collaborative staff team 
• A nurturing, loving and inclusive school environment 
• A strong Catholic ethos at the heart of school life 
• Opportunities to grow professionally and develop leadership skills 
• A close-knit community where every member is known, valued and cared for 

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, offering excellent professional development and collaboration across a family of schools throughout the South West. 

If you are a teacher who understands that great teaching is built on relationships, high expectations and those everyday moments that help children grow in confidence and character, we would love to hear from you. 

To arrange a visit, please contact admin@smb.thedcet.com, or to find out more please contact recruitment@thedcet.com