Job Introduction
Required for September 2026
Number on roll: 420
A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a committed and passionate class teacher to join our happy, dedicated team at St Bede Church of England Primary School.
Our school motto, ‘Growing Together’, reflects our strong commitment to both staff and pupil development and our belief in collaborative working. We are keen to find a practitioner who shares our vision that teaching is a privileged career, who is eager to become part of a successful, dynamic and reflective learning community, and who wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of others. This role offers an exciting opportunity to inspire children to achieve the highest standards academically, personally and socially within a supportive and stimulating environment.
St Bede is an exciting and rewarding place to work. At our most recent Ofsted inspection (October 2024), inspectors reported:
“Parents and carers report that the school ‘feels like a family’. They value how their children flourish in this caring and inclusive learning environment. Kindness is everywhere throughout this school. Pupils are nurtured to feel safe and protected and are given opportunities to shine.”
Our children are a joy to teach. They demonstrate excellent learning behaviours, achieve very high standards and thrive as a result of a broad, balanced and enriching curriculum. We are proud of our warm, supportive school community, which plays an active role in creating a rich learning environment for all pupils.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Has high expectations and a commitment to inspiring children to love learning and achieve their very best
- Is a reflective practitioner who strives for personal excellence through high-quality teaching and learning
- Is creative and enthusiastic in their approach to planning and delivering an enriched curriculum
- Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Is a strong team player who enjoys contributing to the wider life of the school
- Is supportive of the ethos and values of a Church of England primary school
In return, we can offer:
- A friendly, welcoming and inclusive school with a strong Christian ethos
- A positive and supportive working environment with good-quality resources
- Happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children
- A supportive, committed and motivated leadership and staff team
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
Further information about our school can be found on our website:
👉 https://www.stbedewinchester.co.uk
Interview date: Thursday 21 May 2026
St Bede Church of England Primary School is an exciting place to work — we warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit and see the school in action.
Please contact us on 01962 852463 or email stbedeoffice@st-bede.hants.sch.uk to arrange a visit or for further information.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
