About Us
CLASS TEACHER – Job Description
Key Stage 2
Main Purpose of the Role
- To deliver high-quality, engaging and inclusive teaching to pupils in KS2
- To uphold and promote the Catholic ethos and values of St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, being a catholic is not required
- To contribute to a collaborative, supportive team culture
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver lessons in line with the National Curriculum and school policies
- Provide a stimulating, supportive and safe learning environment for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Assess, record and report on pupils’ progress, attainment and development
- Take on subject leadership responsibilities, as agreed with SLT
- Maintain strong behaviour management in line with the school’s policies
- Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and the wider community
- Work closely with colleagues to plan and deliver an enriching curriculum
- Participate in professional development (CPD) opportunities
This job description sets out the duties of the post when it was prepared.
Such duties may vary from time to time but will always have regard to the terms of the Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Regulations.
Job Details
Salary: Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Location: East Grinstead
Interviews: 11th June 2026
What You Need to Succeed
CLASS TEACHER – Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
- Experience of teaching in a primary school setting (KS2)
- Experience of supporting pupils with SEND
- Experience in subject leadership
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong subject knowledge across the primary curriculum
- Good understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies
- Strong behaviour management skills
- Knowledge of SEND and strategies to support all learners
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Effective communication and organisational skills
Personal Qualities
- Commitment to upholding the Catholic ethos of the school, being a catholic is not required
- Team player with a collaborative approach
- High expectations for all pupils
- Reflective and committed to professional growth
- Empathy, resilience and a positive attitude
Safeguarding Statement
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.
Further Information
St Peter's Catholic Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description, application form and safer recruitment form below.
Please complete the application and safer recruitment form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role.
Once complete please return this to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01342 321985
The reference number for this role is SCHO02411.
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
Job Reference: SCHO02411
