Early Years or Key Stage 1 Class Teacher

The Governors of St Osmund’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a full-time, permanent class teacher to join our happy, inclusive and ambitious school from 1 September 2026.

This post will be in either Early Years or Key Stage 1, and we are keen to appoint the right teacher to the right year group. We therefore warmly encourage applicants to tell us about their strengths, experience, preferences and aspirations, so that we can consider where they would flourish and make the greatest difference for our children.

You may be an ECT looking for the right school in which to begin your teaching career. You may be in the early years of teaching and ready to continue growing in a supportive, reflective and ambitious environment. You may have a particular passion for Early Years, phonics, early reading, continuous provision, Key Stage 1 curriculum, or helping young children build strong foundations for future learning. Wherever you are in your career, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who

• loves teaching young children and wants to make a real difference;
• has high expectations, warmth and patience;
• can build strong, positive relationships with children, families and colleagues;
• is enthusiastic, reflective and eager to keep developing;
• understands that great teaching is built through curiosity, practice, feedback and teamwork;
• is committed to inclusive practice and believes that every child can thrive;
• brings energy, kindness, reliability and a good sense of humour;
• is willing to embrace and support the Catholic ethos of the school.

You do not need to be Catholic to apply.

In your application, please tell us

• whether you feel most drawn to Early Years, Key Stage 1, or both;
• any relevant experience, including placements if you are an ECT;
• what you see as your particular strengths;
• the areas of teaching you are most excited to develop;
• how you would contribute to the life and ethos of St Osmund’s.

We are not looking for someone finished. We are looking for someone reflective, committed, ambitious and eager to grow with us.

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