Year 1 Classroom Teacher

Maternity Cover to 17/07/2026 (or untill current post holder returns)

1 FTE

MPS

Required From 05/01/2026

Our Lady of Pity R.C. Primary School - A Voluntary Academy is seeking a highly effective teacher to join our teaching team. The position is for our Year 1 Classroom Teacher at our main site.

The successful candidate will be well supported working alongside a passionate team of teachers and leaders at Our Lady of Pity R.C. Primary School as well as benefiting from networks and CPD offered through our Teaching School Hub and Multi-Academy Trust.

At Our Lady of Pity R.C. Primary School the newly appointed teacher will find:
A forward thinking dedicated highly skilled and supportive team
Friendly enthusiastic children who have a love of learning
The commitment to your continued professional development
Support from a Key Stage Leader
The governors and school community are looking for the successful candidate to:
Have experience of teaching in Year 1
Implement a quality education approach in line with the Year 1
Share our school values and uphold our schools Catholic ethos
Be able to demonstrate high quality teaching
Have exceptional communication skills and the ability to develop positive partnerships with all stakeholders
Have a vision of excellence and a commitment to the highest standards
Have the ability to inspire motivate and support others
Think strategically and innovatively and have the drive and enthusiasm to promote further school improvement

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok and YouTube.

Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The successful applicant will be subject to relevant clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex race or disability. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications we may close the advert earlier than the
advertised closing date so please apply as soon as you can.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

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