Job Description

Job Introduction

Class Teacher Required : September 2025

St. Bede's is a thriving, successful, popular and friendly Catholic School in Basingstoke with delightful children, a dynamic staff and supportive parents and governors. We are seeking to appoint a class teacher, with effect from the Autumn term 2025. We have two classes per year group, so you will be working closely with your colleagues.


We would welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECT's and there may be some flexibility if there is a year group candidates prefer to teach. Experienced candidates may also be interested in the position of EYFS/KS1 Lead (paid at TLR 2a). Candidates interested in being considered for this role, should make this clear in the supporting statement of their application.

Early applications are encouraged as we will be holding interviews as and when, we receive applications.



At St. Bede's we offer:

A community with a strong Catholic ethos which welcomes everyone as equals Friendly, well-behaved children who are eager to learn Enthusiastic, diligent and dedicated staff Very good relationships with parents and the Parish family A supportive Governing Body The opportunity to develop your career For ECT's, an excellent and proven package of induction in which you will be supported to become a great teacher For more experienced teachers, the opportunity to make a valued contribution to an ever-improving school, as we journey towards even greater things

We are seeking someone who is:

Fully supportive of a Catholic vison of education, whether you are Catholic or not Inspirational, dedicated and effective in the classroom Enthusiastic, flexible and imaginative Eager to contribute to the life of the School and its community Hard-working and self-evaluative and wants to work as part of a team Looking to develop personally and professionally Able to laugh at life's ups and downs


Visits to the School are warmly welcomed.


Please visit our website or email Mrs Colleen Mitchell at the school to obtain an application form or to arrange a visit:


https://www.stbedesprimary.co.uk/community/vacancies-and-teacher-training


c.mitchell@st-bedes.hants.sch.uk

Please note that we do not accept applications on Hampshire County Council forms as we are a Catholic school. All applications must be submitted on forms from the Catholic Education Service.

Closing Date: Disclaimer: We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible, to avoid disappointment

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.