Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916.00 - 34,823.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
11/11/2026 09:00
Interview
Week commencing 16th November 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
MPS 1-2
Department
St Hedda's Catholic Primary School
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.140
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Required: January 2027

Salary: MPS 1-2

Hours: 1 FTE

Contract Type: Maternity Cover

Location: St Hedda’s Catholic Primary School, Egton Bridge, Whitby, YO21 1UX


The Trust and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and inspiring teacher. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning and committed to driving high standards and expectations across the curriculum.  

St Hedda’s Catholic Primary School is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trusts in the UK. As part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust family of 38 schools, there is a vast array of professional opportunities to network and grow with colleagues across the Trust. This post is suitable for an excellent classroom practitioner.

The ideal candidate will have:

  1. Commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school
  2. The ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning across multiple year groups
  3. The ability to work as part of a team effectively 
  4. The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and parents, promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils including children with Special Educational Needs

We can offer:

  1. Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners
  2. Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
  3. An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Governing Body and wider School / Church community
  4. The opportunity to be involved in the wider life of our Trust

Closing date: Wednesday 11th November 2026 by 9am

Interview: Week commencing 16th November 2026


Visits to the school are very welcome. Please contact Ami Bartoli at enquiries@stheddas.npcat.org.uk to arrange an appointment.


Skills

Experience

Primary age experienceessential

Personal Attributes

Excellent subject knowledgeessential
Outstanding classroom practitioneressential
Understanding and knowledge of the KS1 and KS2 Curriculum requirementsessential
Adaptable, creative and dynamic subject specialistessential
Ability to use a variety of strategies in order to achieve high levels of achievementessential
Ability to motivate pupilsessential
Ability to initiate projects to achieve specific objectives and complete tasks successfullyessential
Able to develop positive relationships for learning with both staff and pupils essential
Excellent organisational skills - effective organiser of time and resourcesessential
‘Team player’ who is highly self-motivated essential
Communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiencesessential
Ability to exercise authorityessential
Adaptable, reliable and committedessential
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationshipsessential
Creative and innovative approachessential
Ability to embrace and promote changeessential
A committed, enthusiastic and hardworking dispositionessential
A caring and sensitive attitude towards pupils and parents essential
High expectations of pupils’ achievementsessential
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupilsessential
A commitment to uphold and actively support the Catholic ethos of the School essential
Ability to use own initiative
Vision to promote effective learning in exciting and innovative ways
Dedication to raising standards and securing achievement
Participate in the extracurricular life of the School
Contribute to wider Trust/School developments

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential

St Hedda's Catholic Primary School

Ami Bartoli

enquiries@stheddas.npcat.org.uk

Egton Bridge
Whitby
North Yorkshire
YO21 1UX

Safeguarding Information

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.