St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School are seeking to employ a classroom teacher to start on the 1st September 2026 on a 12 month fixed term contract. 

At St Joseph & St Theresa we place our children at the centre of all we do; we value individuals, and the children are included in all aspects of school life.  We aim to motivate children to develop their gifts to enable excellent progress in all areas of a broad and balanced curriculum.  Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic classroom teacher, who can deliver an engaging, ambitious curriculum, ensuring inclusion for all so every child can achieve their potential.  This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher to work alongside an experienced and supportive team. 

We are a one‑form entry Catholic primary school, educating approximately 210 children, and 20–35 pupils in our pre school nursery. We are proud of our warm and nurturing environment and our dedicated staff team, who work collectively to ensure the highest standards of care, learning and welfare for all our pupils.

The successful candidate will: 

• be a practising Catholic or be committed to our Catholic vision and ethos 
• have good knowledge of the national curriculum, assessment and frameworks 
• demonstrate highly effective planning & teaching to deliver high-quality, exciting learning opportunities matched carefully to pupils needs 
• have high expectations for children’s achievement and behaviour   
• work and communicate effectively as part of a team  
• be willing to contribute their gifts to our school and our wider community
• be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child

We can offer:  

• a happy, caring, and safe environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve their full potential.
• a strong sense of community and partnership, where staff, governors, parents, and parish work together to nurture each child’s spiritual, emotional, and academic growth.
• a committed, hardworking, and supportive team, both within the school and across the wider St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust family, united by faith and purpose

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications or appoint a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. Early application is therefore encouraged.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We warmly encourage visits to the school prior to applying. To arrange a visit or to make an enquiry, please contact Ms Walker (Headteacher) or Rebecca Palmer (Bursar) on 01543 227220.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

St Joseph & St Theresa Primary School is proud to be part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661.  Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH.   Telephone: 01538 493777.