Class teacher – Lower Key Stage 2

Full Time Class teacher – Lower Key Stage 2

Permanent Full Time
Required for September 2026

The Governing Body of St Bede’s RCP School are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and inspirational teacher to join our welcoming Catholic primary school as a Lower Key Stage 2 Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional who is enthusiastic about nurturing children academically, spiritually, and emotionally within a faith-filled environment.

Our school is a caring and inclusive Catholic community where every child is valued as a unique individual. Rooted in Gospel values, we strive to provide a high-quality
education that supports the development of the whole child. We have a strong sense of community, supportive staff, and engaged families. This post does not require
applicants to be Catholic, but the candidate will be sympathetic and willing to embrace the ethos of our school. As an inclusive school, we welcome applications from
everyone!

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons in line with the National Curriculum
• Create a positive, safe, and stimulating learning environment
• Assess, monitor, and report on pupils’ progress effectively
• Promote high standards of behaviour and respect
• Contribute to the Catholic ethos of the school, including participation in collective worship and school events
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents

The ideal Candidate will:

• Be a qualified teacher (QTS)
• Have experience teaching in Key Stage 2 (preferably Lower KS2)
• Be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school (practising Catholic preferred but not essential)
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management and organisational skills
• Be creative, reflective, and committed to continuous professional development
• Have high expectations for all pupils

In return we can offer the successful Candidate:

• A supportive and friendly staff team
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils and supportive families
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A strong, values-driven school community
• A positive school ethos that celebrates success and is committed to inclusion
• the support of a collaborative leadership team

Prospective candidates are invited to visit the school by appointment. Further details and CES application forms are available from the school website at
https://www.stbedes.cumbria.sch.uk/ or via to the school office email [email protected]

St Bede’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education Legislation.

Closing date: Friday8 th May 2026 at 9am
Shortlisting: Friday 8th May 2026
Interview date: Thursday 14th or Friday 15th May 2026