KS1 Class Teacher

KS1 Class Teacher 1.0 - St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Bath

Salary: M1-M6 (FTE £32,916-£45,352)

Contract:

Permanent
Working Pattern:
Monday - Friday

Start Date:

2nd September 2026

Behind every confident child is a teacher who believed in them first - the one who offers encouragement at just the right moment, celebrates every success, and quietly cares for the little things that help each child feel ready to flourish.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is a caring, friendly, and ambitious school where happy children develop a genuine love of learning. Guided by our shared values - together we love, we learn, we live - we nurture independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Our pupils grow in confidence, show respect for others, and are ready to take on the world.

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for every child
• Can turn learning into an engaging and meaningful experience that sparks curiosity
• Brings creativity, energy and warmth to their teaching
• Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Believes every child deserves to feel valued, challenged and successful
• Is reflective, motivated and committed to continual professional growth
• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to wider school life
• Has a passion for education and shaping young minds
• Understands that great teaching often involves equal parts planning, encouragement and patience.

• Children who are enthusiastic, kind and eager to learn
• A genuinely supportive and collaborative staff team
• A school where wellbeing and professional trust are valued
• Opportunities to develop leadership and curriculum expertise
• A strong sense of community where every member is known and valued

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, offering excellent professional development and collaboration across a family of schools throughout the South West.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.