Vacancies
Class Teachers (Temporary) – 2 posts
[MATERNITY COVER]
(Required from Monday 9th February 2026)
Post 1: Year 1 Class Teacher
Post 2: Year 4 Class Teacher
Salary MPS 1 – 6 (£32,916 to £45,352), depending on experience
We are seeking to appoint two highly motivated and enthusiastic class teachers to join the team at our successful 2 form entry primary school. The successful candidates will be teaching one of our two Year 1 or Year 4 classes until the return of the current post holders (expected to be February 2027).
You will be committed to maintaining and promoting the high standards and expectations we have at St Richard’s. Applications are welcomed from both early career and more experienced teachers. It will be essential that you are able to articulate and positively support the strong Catholic ethos of our school.
St Richard’s Roman Catholic Primary School is a happy, warm and caring school with a dedicated team who work hard to support each other and provide the best care and education for all our children. We are currently graded Good by Ofsted (June 2024) and our RE (Section 48) inspection of October 2025 judged the school to be outstanding in all areas.
Please visit our website www.st-richards.manchester.sch.uk in order to find out more about our school. We encourage and warmly welcome visits. If you wish to visit, please e-mail head@st-richards.manchester.sch.uk to make an appointment.
St Richard’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service, satisfactory references and completion of the CES Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form and any other recommended checks.
Application forms are available from the school office or by e-mail to admin@st-richards.manchester.sch.uk Completed applications should also be returned to this email address. Only applications received on the CES application form will be considered for short-listing. N.B. The application form has been personalised to St Richard’s (Request for Consent section, pages 15 – 16). Applicants should not download the form directly from the CES website.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 12th December 2025
Shortlisting: Monday 15th December 2025. You will be contacted by telephone if you are shortlisted
Year 4 Lesson Observations: Thursday 8th January 2026
Year 1 Lesson Observations: Friday 9th January 2026
Interview date (both posts): Friday 16th January 2026
Y1 & Y4 Class Teachers (Maternity Cover) Person Specification
Rehabilitation of Offenders Form