Class Teacher

Company: Wiltshire Council
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Location: Wiltshire
Job Description:

Class Teacher – Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom 

Salary: Main pay scale/Unqualified Teaching scale – dependant on experience and qualifications        

 

Hours of work: Full-time 

 

Contract: Temporary – Fixed Term for 1 year

 

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St Josephs Catholic Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate and innovative teacher to join our team at St Joseph’s. We are a friendly, welcoming and aspirational school, rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED in 2022. Our staff team share a vision of enabling every pupil to ‘SHINE’ and we are looking to appoint an energetic, enthusiastic, dedicated teacher to join our wonderful St Joseph’s family. 

All about the role:

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is an inspirational and creative class teacher, committed to the best outcomes for all pupils

  • Has high standards and high expectations of all pupils 

  • Has a commitment to supporting the school’s Mission and Values – to let every pupil SHINE

  • Demonstrates empathy and kindness towards our pupils, whatever their journey

  • Has a commitment to professional development and is aspirational in their own journey

  • Has a passion for ensuring the inclusion of every child

 

We can offer you:

  • A happy, inclusive and positive school community

  • Empathetic and kind pupils who live out the school’s SHINE values

  • A supportive team who look out for each other

  • A supportive leadership team, with wellbeing at their core

  • Committed and supportive governors and Parish Community

If you are committed to making a difference to children’s lives and want to be part of a dedicated team, then why not come and visit us to find out more.

 

Find out more and apply: 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed – please contact Miss Claire Kinsey on 01380 723084 to make an appointment.

An pack are available to download from our school website. http://www.stjosdevizes.wilts.sch.uk

Our preferred method of application is by completing the form electronically and returning it to our Headteacher, Yvonne Wilkins to head@stjosdevizes.wilts.sch.uk 

Closing date (and time): Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 12 noon

Interview date:  Monday 18th May 2026

Commencement date: September 2026  

 

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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Posted: April 29th, 2026