Full Time Class Teacher - St Swithun's Catholic Primary School

St Swithun's Catholic Primary School, Taswell Road, Southsea PO5 2RG One Full Time Class Teacher

Salary: MPS £32916 - £45352

Closing date: 20th April 2026

Interview date: 27th April 2026

At St Swithun's Catholic Primary School, we are dedicated to nurturing a community where both staff and pupils can truly flourish. Our mission - "Love one another as I have loved you" - guides everything we do and shapes our caring, aspirational, and inclusive culture.

Our recent Ofsted inspection (February 2025) affirmed our strong practice, celebrating our ethos, high expectations, and exceptional focus on staff wellbeing:

• "Pupils behave exceptionally well and show consistently high levels of respect towards each other and staff."
• "Adults engage pupils in high-quality interactions and involve them in meaningful learning experiences."
• "The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection."
• "Professional development is also a priority at the school, which gives staff the opportunity to share knowledge and learn from one another."
• "Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school, with 100% saying they would recommend St Swithun's to others." - Parent View (Ofsted)

We are proud to be an oversubscribed, 'Good' Catholic primary school and nursery, known for our warm, welcoming environment where every child is valued. Our wonderfully diverse community - with over 50 home languages represented - is one of our greatest strengths, and our families, staff and governors work together to ensure every child thrives academically, socially and spiritually.

We are now seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed class teacher to join our team from September 2026. Being a Catholic or practising Christian is an advantage but not essential - we warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds who are supportive of our mission and ethos and bring a genuine commitment to our children.

We have a strong culture of professional learning and offer excellent support for all staff. We particularly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and provide a well structured, nurturing induction programme, alongside opportunities for more experienced colleagues to continue growing and developing in their practice.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is supportive of our Catholic Christian ethos
• Is kind, positive and committed to removing barriers so that all children succeed
• Has high expectations and can inspire and motivate learners
• Is enthusiastic, hardworking and reflective
• Communicates well and works effectively within a collaborative team
• Is resilient, professional and self motivated

We will offer you:

• Well behaved, motivated children who love to learn
• Friendly, supportive colleagues, families and governors
• A leadership team that prioritises staff wellbeing, workload and professional growth
• A strong culture of teamwork, care and mutual respect
• A commitment to high quality, ongoing professional development tailored to your needs

At St Swithun's, we believe in helping every member of our community - pupils and staff alike - to grow, achieve and flourish in a culture rooted in care, respect and joy in learning.

Application Procedure

This advert is in no way exhaustive; we welcome queries and visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please telephone the school office on to arrange a visit or email . Please contact the School Business Manager to request the Catholic Education Service application pack. These can be returned either by email or post to St Swithun's Catholic Primary School, Taswell Road, Southsea PO5 2RG.

Safeguarding Statement

PCC & St Swithun's Catholic Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level, and any other background checks, including overseas checks will be required prior to any offer of employment. You will need to demonstrate that you have a Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

As part of any recruitment process, St Swithun's Catholic Primary School collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. St Swithun's Catholic Primary School is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

Completing and sending an application in for a vacancy is your consent for us to process your data for the purpose of recruitment. Your data is not used in any other way and you can withdraw your consent at any point in the recruitment process and we will destroy or delete your information. For more detailed information on what we collect, how we use, store, delete data and your rights you can access a privacy statement on our website.

Thank you for your application

We would like to thank you in advance for your application however please note we will only contact those applicants shortlisted for interview.

Application Form

Please click HERE for the application form!