Lower KS2 Class Teacher
Temporary Contract until 31.08.2027.
Required to start 1st September 2026.
St. Josephs Catholic Primary School has a strong emphasis on creating a warm, welcoming and creative environment where the needs of all children are met and where children come to school to enjoy learning.
We are a friendly, supportive and enthusiastic staff and can offer excellent opportunities and support to further develop your skills.
We are looking to appoint an outstanding, highly motivated primary teacher with high expectations and an excellent understanding of teaching in KS2.
Applicants must:
believe passionately in creating an outstanding learning environment and opportunities to ensure that all children achieve and make the best possible progress.
Have a desire to create an engaging curriculum, full of learning experiences that pupils will love and remember!
Have excellent classroom and behaviour management
Eager to work as part of team and to contribute to whole school School Improvement initiatives
be willing and able to work in any year group in KS2
value and promote sustainability and learning beyond the classroom
Visits to the school are welcomed.
Ideal candidates will:
Be an experienced teacher with an outstanding teaching record
Have an excellent knowledge of KS2
Be committed to the highest standards of learning, teaching, planning and assessment for learning.
Be able to support children to become independent learners who take a lead in their own learning.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 2nd July 2026 12:00 noon
Interview date: Wednesday 8th July 2026
St. Josephs Catholic Primary School
Church Lane
Murton
Seaham
County Durham
SR7 9RD
Tel: 0191 5261795
Email: [email protected]