Class Teacher – Fixed Term

Overview of Position

The governors of St Margaret Mary’s RC Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated teacher to join their hard-working, dedicated staff team.

The post will be a fixed-term teaching post for a 12-month period.

Start Date: September 2025

Applications are welcome from teachers with a range of experience, including MPS/UPS and ECTs.

St Margaret Mary’s are looking for someone who is:

• Strongly committed to enriching the Catholic life of their school
• An excellent teacher with a comprehensive understanding of the Primary curriculum
• Inclusive, nurturing and caring in their approach
• Inspiring and reflective in their classroom practice
• Committed to fostering high standards of academic achievement and behaviour
• Flexible and creative with excellent communication skills
• Able to inspire and support our dedicated team
• A highly organised, motivational and proven team player
• Keen to further develop classroom practice and leadership skills

Across St Margaret Mary’s, there are opportunities to plan together and to work closely in partnership with other experienced teachers and to drive change in a subject area of the curriculum. As part of the Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust, there are opportunities to work with and share good practice with colleagues across the academy footprint.

St Margaret Mary’s offer:

• A strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued
• Fantastic, motivated children who are eager to learn
• A collaborative, supportive working environment and positive ethos
• A warm, friendly and talented staff team who will support you.
• Inclusive and innovative practices, working alongside other Catholic schools and wider teaching school partnerships.
• A Leadership Team that are committed to supporting and developing you
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Excellent opportunities for CPD, including for those on the Early Careers Framework

How to Apply

If you would like to arrange a meeting with the school before you apply you would be very welcome. Please contact St Margaret Mary’s school office on 0161 681 1504 or via email to contact@st-margaretmarys.manchester.sch.uk if you wish to visit.

Further information and application packs can be downloaded from St Margaret Mary’s website:- St Margaret Mary’s RC Primary School

Applications must be made on the attached application form. We are unable to accept applications submitted on the generic TES application form. Completed applications and supporting documents should be returned to contact@st-margaretmarys.manchester.sch.uk by the closing date of Monday 19th May 2025, 12 noon. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th May and Wednesday 21st May 2025.

Safer Recruitment

St Margaret Mary’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application and will be subject to further safer recruitment checks, such as references, with ID documents retained on file. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check, as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.