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St. Peter’s is a loving, caring Catholic Community working together in serving God, where each child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Commencing February 2026 until July 2026 with the possibility of extension until October 2026, the Governors would like to appoint a motivated, inspiring and enthusiastic teacher to teach in our school and to contribute to our successful and hard‑working team. This is a full‑time, fixed‑term position, and the successful candidate will be teaching in a year 4 class.

The successful candidate will:

• Be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school
• Be able to deliver excellent teaching and learning
• Have the ability to work effectively and contribute positively in a team environment
• Possess energy and enthusiasm and is committed to making a difference
• Work in an outstanding school
• Be able to lead, enthuse and motivate
• Be passionate about children’s learning
• Consult and communicate effectively with all members of the school community
• Have a commitment to maintaining high standards and expectations for all
• Be able to demonstrate that they are a creative and highly effective classroom teacher and have the ability to create a stimulating learning environment
• Be committed to raising standards within a broad and balanced curriculum
• Have the ability to foster positive relationships with children, parents, staff and governors
• Be flexible, hard‑working and with a good sense of fun

The School Community will offer you:

• A caring Catholic school ethos
• Excellent level of TA support
• A talented and committed staff
• Well‑behaved, enthusiastic, happy and caring children who are keen to learn.
• Supportive and hardworking parents and governors.
• A warm and welcoming environment.
• A real commitment to high quality continuous professional development

We would welcome applications from practising Catholics or those who would actively support the Catholic ethos of the School. For further details and an application pack please visit the school website.

All applications should be returned by email to Helen Lea (Headteacher).

Closing date: Monday 12 January 2026 at 12 noon

Shortlisting: Monday 12 January 2026

If you are shortlisted the interview process is in 2 phases. Phase 1 of the interview which will be an observation of Learning and Teaching.

Provisional dates - Friday 16 January / Monday 19 January 2026

The selection panel will meet after phase 1 to decide which candidates to take forward to phase 2. Phase 2 of the interview will be set tasks and a formal interview.

Provisional dates - TBC

Visits to school by prospective candidates will be welcomed and encouraged.

To arrange a visit or if you have any questions about the post phone school on 01925 815314 or email Helen Lea.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau and a disqualification declaration. Further details can be found at the DBS website. Warrington Borough Council, as an aware employer, is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority.

St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, Hillock Lane, Woolston Warrington WA1 4PQ.