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Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Luton, East of England

M1-M6

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About the job

We are members of the St Thomas Catholic Academy Trust, which seeks excellence in all that it does. This is reflected in its mission, “The Glory of God is a human fully alive!”

We are looking for a creative and dynamic class teacher with a passion for children’s learning. We can offer you exciting and forward-thinking environments in which to develop your career. The schools are built on nurture principles that are embedded in quality appraisal and outstanding CPD. Part-time applicants will be considered.

The successful candidates will need to:

be sympathetic towards the aims and ethos of our Catholic schools,

challenge, motivate, inspire and support the children to achieve their best,

have an approachable positive mind-set and be able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.

We offer:

caring, happy schools with a strong Catholic ethos,

friendly and committed staff who are supportive and open to new ideas,

amazing children who are enthusiastic, confident and keen learners,

a supportive Local Academy Committee,

a commitment to help you further your career and develop your skills,

warm and welcoming communities.

This role would be suitable for either an experienced or recently qualified Teacher. The post will be at St Mary’s Catholic Primary in Dunstable.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and welcomed by arrangement. Please contact Mary Davis on (phone number on the original advert)to arrange a visit. Applications should be made via mynewterm.

St Mary’s and St Vincent’s are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) Checks and satisfactory professional references.

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Type of school
Academy converter, Roman Catholic
Phase
Primary, with nursery classes
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
229 (room for 210)
Free school meals
22.5% of pupils
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
Address
Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 4BB

Ofsted report card, inspected 7 July 2026

Safeguarding standards
Met
Inclusion
Strong standard
Curriculum and teaching
Expected standard
Achievement
Expected standard
Attendance and behaviour
Strong standard
Personal development and wellbeing
Strong standard
Early years
Strong standard
Leadership and governance
Strong standard

Read the full report on Ofsted’s website

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