Class Teacher with Leadership Opportunities

About the Role Join St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Rather than simply telling you about our school, we invite you to hear from those who know us best: “All the staff go above and beyond… they inspire children to be the best that they can be.” (Parent) “A warm, welcoming and inclusive school… you can feel the positive atmosphere as soon as you walk in.” (School Improvement Partner) At St Catherine of Siena, we are blessed with a thriving, diverse and deeply supportive community where children, staff and families work together to ensure that every child experiences “life in all its fullness” in a happy, safe and aspirational environment. Visitors consistently comment on the strong sense of belonging, the warmth of relationships and the palpable commitment to every child flourishing both academically and spiritually. Why Join Us? St Catherine’s is a popular, oversubscribed one-form entry primary school with a growing Key Stage 2 cohort, with bulge cohorts (two classes in Years 5 and 6 for the next academic year). Rooted in a strong Catholic ethos, we nurture the whole child—spiritually, emotionally and academically—ensuring pupils are confident, compassionate and well-prepared for the next stage of their journey. Our pupils learn within an encouraging environment with a rich and broad curriculum, where they are supported to grow, achieve and develop into well-rounded individuals. Set within extensive and beautiful grounds, our unique learning environment includes a chapel, library, school farm and school dog, all of which enrich the daily experience of both pupils and staff. Conveniently located on the outskirts of Watford, we benefit from excellent transport links to London and surrounding areas. The Opportunity We are seeking an exceptional, enthusiastic and ambitious Key Stage 2 teacher to join our vibrant and forward-thinking team. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who: Is passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning Has, or would like to develop, expertise in Upper Key Stage 2 Is motivated to take the next step in their career For the right candidate, there is significant scope for leadership and career progression, including: Core subject leadership Phase leadership Opportunities to contribute to whole-school improvement A clear pathway towards Senior Leadership Whether you are an aspiring leader or ready to take on wider responsibility, we are committed to investing in your development and supporting your professional ambitions. Although a fixed-term contract, there is scope for this to become a permanent contract for the right candidate. A Culture of Excellence and Care At St Catherine’s, we are deeply committed to providing: Excellent teaching and strong pupil outcomes A rich, ambitious and inclusive curriculum A focus on personal development, wellbeing and enrichment Our children benefit from hands-on learning, outdoor pro