Temporary Class Teacher - Year 4 - St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Job Description

• Closing Date: 1pm on Friday 14th November 2025
• Job Start Date: January 2026
• Contract/Hours: Full Time
• Salary: Main Pay Range (£32,916 - £45,352 per annum)
• Contact details: admin@stjohns.portsmouth.sch.uk

St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary is a small, friendly school in the heart of Portsmouth. We have a tradition of providing an excellent education alongside superb pastoral care.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, passionate and caring Class Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is committed to removing the barriers to success so that all children can achieve their full potential
• Has high expectations and aspirations
• Is positive, caring and works well in a team
• Will be wholly supportive of our Catholic ethos

We can offer:

• A supportive staff, SLT and Governors
• Amazing children who work hard, behave well and will make you smile
• A well-resourced school that values music, the arts and sporting opportunities
• A strong community which values kindness and teamwork

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed. We would be very happy to give you a tour of our school and answer any questions that you have.

Please contact the school office for an application pack and to make an appointment to come and look around:

Tel: 02392 821055 or e-mail admin@stjohns.portsmouth.sch.uk

Job description.

Person specification.

Please click HERE for the person specification.

St John's Cathedral Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Portsmouth is 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.

Portsmouth City Council provides public services including education, social care, planning, parks, housing, events, libraries and museums across the city of Portsmouth on the south coast.