Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Required from September 2026
The Role
Our new Teacher will:
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Have high aspirations for all children, themselves and a desire to raise standards.
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Have the ability to enthuse, motivate and engage learners who have communication difficulties.
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Have high expectations for the behaviour and wellbeing of children.
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Develop and implement EHCPs and individual learning strategies.
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Work closely with parents and carers and other professionals to support each child’s development.
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Have the knowledge and skills necessary to plan an exceptional, adapted
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Be supportive of our Catholic character so that we live out our vision and
intent.
Prime Objectives of the Post:
As a Primary school teacher you will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who consistently demonstrates the highest standards of delivery. You should be fully committed to raising attainment across the whole school and across all subjects that you are required to teach. You will be acutely aware of the strategies required to achieve the highest standards across the curriculum.
You may from time to time be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility defined in this job description.
As a Classroom teacher you will, at all times, be mindful of, and adhere to, the Professional Standards for Teachers and the Career Stage expectations negotiated and adopted by the school at any time. In addition, for Teachers paid on the Upper Pay Range (UPR), your achievements and contribution to an educational setting should be substantial and sustained.The Academy Council and Trust Board of this good school are looking to appoint an excellent teacher to join our very popular, expanding school.
St. Columba’s prides itself in having a strong and supportive community with wonderful, enthusiastic children, who are well behaved. The school provides extensive professional development opportunities through the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust, the Diocese of Leeds and regional Teaching School hubs. Through our carefully planned provision for staff wellbeing, we demonstrate a genuine commitment to listening to the views of all. You will be fully supported in your chosen pathway for future career development.
Here at St Columba’s we live out our mission statement of ‘every person is precious to God’ This is evident in the relationships we develop with each other allowing each of us to flourish to be everything God wants us to be. By living out the virtues shown to us by Jesus, we make sure that everyone knows how precious and loved they are, and we grow to understand our
full, amazing potential. We develop our knowledge and skills through Oracy and we journey closer to Jesus through our Catholic life and education.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01274 681961 or [email protected]
For full details and an application form go to St Columbas Catholic Primary School Vacancies
Please note, we can only accept applications completed on the CES Application form.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Tuesday 9 June 2026
Interviews: Friday 12 June 2026
The school is committed to a rigorous implementation of our safeguarding policy. All successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exception Order 1975, 2013 and 2020
