KS1/KS2 Class Teacher and Religious Education Lead Vacancy: Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Are you passionate about Catholic education and looking for a leadership opportunity?
The Governors at St. Mark’s R.C. Primary School are seeking to appoint an excellent Class Teacher, with ambition, drive and passion for learning who will lead Religious Education in our vibrant and diverse school community.
Why Join Our School?
At St. Mark’s R.C. Primary School, we are committed to providing an outstanding Catholic education that nurtures both academic excellence and spiritual growth. Our school has a supportive and dynamic environment, where staff development is a priority, and leadership opportunities are actively encouraged.
We are looking to appoint someone who will:
* Be a practising Catholic who is committed to upholding and developing the Catholic ethos of the school.
* A qualified teacher (QTS) with four years’ experience; this experience can be in KS1 or KS2.
* Be a fantastic, creative and reflective classroom practitioner who is passionate about teaching and lifelong learning.
* Have very high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour.
* Be committed to the education of the whole child and have the ability to inspire our children to be the best that they can be.
* Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to teamwork.
In return, we offer:
* Happy and enthusiastic children who love to learn.
* A warm and welcoming Catholic school committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential.
* An inclusive school where collaboration and innovation are valued.
* A strong, supportive leadership team committed to professional development.
* A chance to work in partnership with the Diocese, parish and wider school community.
Visit us and apply
Applications are welcome from experienced teachers. Please look at our website www.st-marks-clifton.salford.sch.uk to help you with your application.
Visits to school are welcomed and strongly encouraged. If you would like to arrange a visit to school or would like to have an informal discussion about the position please do not hesitate to contact the School Business Manager Mrs Debbie Tinsley to arrange this (0161 794 3876 / debbie.tinsley@salford.gov.uk). Please note school is closed for Easter Wednesday 16th April until Monday 28th April 2025.
Closing Date: Monday 28th April 2025
Interviews/Observations: To be arranged in the following week beginning Tuesday 6th May, 2025.
St. Marks is committed to safeguarding children, and this commitment is reflected in our recruitment process. The successful candidate will be subjected to an enhanced DBS check and suitable professional references.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
We will not be accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this position.
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