The Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced, inspirational and innovative teacher for one of our Key Stage 2 classes, to join our successful, motivated and passionate team.

We pride ourselves on high standards and the belief that every person at St Paul’s can and should achieve their very best.  Our mission statement is ‘Aspire not to have more, but to be more’ this embodies our school vision and inclusive ethos and our new teacher will enjoy working across the whole school community. They will demonstrate an enthusiastic approach and a desire to be involved in all aspects of school life.  We believe that everyone can make a difference and new members to our team are actively encouraged to contribute ideas and commit to our collaborative approach.

We are proud to be part of the Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Multi Academy Trust.  We look forward to supporting the successful candidate to maintain and foster our working relationships within the trust and sharing good practice. 

We are seeking someone who is:

• Supports and contributes to the Catholic ethos of the school
• An outstanding practitioner, or someone who wishes to develop outstanding practice
• Excellent knowledge of the curriculum
• Well organised with high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Able to inspire, challenge and motivate all learners
• Hardworking and able to work successfully as part of a team
• Be willing to contribute fully to the life of the school

We offer the successful candidate:

• A committed and dedicated leadership team
• A friendly and supportive team of highly skilled staff
• Children with excellent behaviours and attitudes to learning
• Extremely supportive parents and governors
• A commitment to continual professional development.

Applicants are warmly welcome to visit the school prior to the closing date - please contact us to arrange an appointment. Please email admin@stpauls.cheshire.sch.uk or telephone 01625 877688

Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  The successful candidates will be required to sign the Catholic Education Service contract.  All applications must be completed using the CES application form.

CES application form and further details are available directly from us or from the school website:

Job Vacancies | St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Please note: CV applications cannot be accepted, in order to apply you must complete the application form, rehabilitation offenders disclosure form, recruitment & monitoring form, consent to obtain references form in the following link: Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust - Vacancies

If you would like to join our team and think you have the right qualities, we look forward to hearing from you.

St Paul’s Catholic Primary School, Marley Road, Poynton, SK12 1LY

Closing Date for Applications 9am Monday 18^th May 2026                                                

Interviews      21^st May 2026                                                       

Start Date       1^st September 2026