Class Teacher (Maternity cover until February 2027) - St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Cyflog: 32433.00 - 44802.00 GBP per Year

About us
As a Catholic school, our faith is at the heart of everything we do - providing a high quality, broad and balanced curriculum that promotes spiritual, academic, physical and social emotional development. Our Catholic ethos shapes the values of our community, using Christ as the example to 'love one another, as I have loved you'. We are a caring and inclusive community where all children, parents and staff are valued, encouraged to develop to their full potential and are happy to be a member of our school family. 'This is a faith school that cares deeply for its school community. The high-quality support and guidance provided by the staff and leaders is a strong feature of the School.'

Estyn October 2022

Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: £32,433 - £44,802 TMS
TMS Start date: 01/09/2026

Description:

Are you an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated teacher? A teacher with a passion for Early Years education? Would you relish the opportunity to work alongside a friendly, supportive and hard-working team serving a rich and diverse community in Barry and the rural Vale?

If so, St. Helen's may be the perfect school for you! We are seeking to appoint exceptional teachers who:
• are forward thinking, creative and excited about learning;
• passionate about inclusive practice, ensuring all pupils thrive;
• are excellent classroom practitioners and committed to developing their expertise as a teacher;
• have high expectations of themselves and the children they work with

; • can successfully lead an area of the curriculum;
• can work effectively as part of a team;
• are committed to the school's nurture ethos and to all aspects of school life;
• forms positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents;
• is a practising Catholic or an individual willing to support our strong Catholic ethos. We can offer you:
• an inclusive ethos based on mutual respect;
• a welcoming, hardworking and supportive staff team;
• a commitment to your continuing professional development;
• happy and well-motivated pupils who demonstrate good behaviour;
• an active and caring Governing Body.
About you
You will need:
• QTS
• DBS
• References

We warmly welcome applications from those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith, who are supportive of our Catholic character and Christian ethos.

This diversity is fundamental to our mission and enriches the lives of the children within our care.
Additional information
We would love to invite you to visit our school to meet our wonderful pupils and dedicated staff. Please contact Mrs Champ 01446 700034, option 3 to arrange.

Have a look on our website (www.sthelenscps.co.uk) or Instagram feed (@sthelenscpsbarry) to see a sample of what St. Helen's has to offer you.

Return Method e.g. e-mail / return to school: Mrs M Clawson Headteacher St. Helen's Catholic Primary School Tynewydd Road Barry, CF62 8BB office@sthelenscpsbarry.co.uk

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.