Job title and organisation: Class Teacher - English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School
Salary: MPS/UPS (ECT Applicants welcome)
Hours: 27.5
Contract: Permanent
Location: Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9DD
Closing Date: Friday 9 January 2026
Start Date: Jan/Feb 2026
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an ambitious teacher to join us at our caring and supportive school. This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is seeking to develop and enhance their own career in a nurturing and supportive community.
We are looking for an outstanding teacher who is:
- Creative, dynamic and innovative
- An excellent classroom practitioner
- Able to secure progress for the children
- Committed to excellence, enjoyment and fun
- Able to work as part of a close team
- Fully committed to the mission and ethos of our Catholic school
We can offer:
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- An exciting opportunity
- A clear vision of excellence
- A welcoming, supportive school family that works closely with parents and parish
- High expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour
- A hard working, enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff
- Opportunities for professional development
Prospective candidates are encouraged to speak the school by contacting the school office:
- 01924 299 244
- or by e-mail from office@ems.bkcat.uk
Closing date: 09/01/26
Shortlisting: 09/01/26
Interviews: TBC
Applications can be made online via the following link:
Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust - Class Teacher
Please note, as part of the recruitment process we will carry out an online search for any short-listed candidates in order to comply with the guidance given in the September 2022 update of the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ document.
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Our Mission Statement
We at English Martyrs believe that the Catholic Faith is central to and permeates all aspects of school life.
Through the virtues of love, hope, temperance, practical wisdom, solidarity, patience and courage, faithfulness, justice, we aim to foster a caring environment where children and adults know the virtues in their heart and show them through their words and actions.
We positively encourage and enable the children to fulfil their own potential, building their self-confidence and self-esteem and equip them with the knowledge and skills that they will require in later life.
We recognise the importance of and aim to develop a working reciprocal partnership between home, school and parish.
‘Walking with Jesus, God’s Love in action.’
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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