Job Description

St John's CE Primary School

Poplar Street

Heaton Mersey

Stockport

SK4 3DG

Tel: 0161 442 7424

headteacher@st-johns.stockport.sch.uk

Class Teacher

Hours of Post: Full time 1.0 FTE

Contract Type: Fixed Term (to cover maternity leave up to Friday 6th March 2026 or until the post-holder returns, whichever is sooner)

Salary Grade: Teachers Main Payscale

Start Date: 1st September 2025

The Governors of St. John's C.E. Primary School wish to appoint a highly motivated and inspiring class teacher who can contribute to the further development of this good school.


ECTs are welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will:

Be passionate about learning

A strong communicator

Have the ability to inspire children and staff

Promote and support the positive Christian ethos, team spirit and full community feel of the school

Be able to provide evidence of continuous professional development

Be willing to fully participate in the wider life of the school

As a school we can offer you:

The opportunity to join a highly motivated, innovative and energetic staff team, where you can contribute to the further development of provision for all our pupils

The opportunity for further training and development

Happy, motivated and responsible pupils

Supportive parents

Links to a strong network of stakeholders and agencies

A committed team of governors


Visits to the school are welcome on Friday 20th June at 3.30pm through arrangement via the school office. All shortlisted candidates will be provided with a tour of the school as part of the interview process.

When completing your application, please ensure you address the person specification with clear evidence of success, particularly when submitting your supporting statement. Completed forms should be returned to the school via email:

Headteacher@st-johns.stockport.sch.uk

or posted to the school address above.

Closing Date: Monday 23rd June 2025 (12noon)

Shortlisting: Monday 23rd June 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 2nd July 2025

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including online searches and a Disclosure and Barring Service check as part of our commitment to safer recruitment.


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