Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Schools
- Salary: MPS/UPS
- Location: St Monica's Catholic Primary School
- Contract: Temporary
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 32 hours.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 19/06/2026 at 13:00
- Reference: STMCP/24/266729
St Monica’s Catholic Primary School has a long established record of delivering educational opportunities of the highest standard for all pupils. Our mission statement is “Success for all within a Christ-centred community” and we aim to live out this mission every day.
St Monica’s is a caring, inclusive school and we welcome applicants who are committed to becoming part of our team, and who will inspire and motivate our children to reach their full potential in all areas. Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, energetic and passionate teacher to join our school.
This is a fixed-term post to cover maternity leave in our Reception class within the EYFS phase, starting in September 2026 and ending on 31 August 2027.
How to apply
A Catholic Education Services application form and letter of application can be either emailed or posted to:
Mr J Gouldbourne (Headteacher) St Monica's Catholic Primary School Kelly Drive Bootle Liverpool L20 9EB
Email: finance.stmonicas@schools.sefton.gov.uk
Closing date is Friday 19th June 2026 at 1:00pm
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 19th September.
Interviews and lesson observations will take place on Thursday 25th June 2026.
There is an opportunity to visit the school on Tuesday 16th June at 4:00pm. Please contact the school on 0151-525-1245 to confirm your attendance.
St Monica's is committed to safeguarding its pupils and staff and therefore all pre-employment checks will be carried out prior to any offer of employment. St Monica's is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List Check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Excepttions) Order 175 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that they do no need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Information about which convictions must be declared and related exceptions, can be accessed here: http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974. In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Chidlren Safe in Education, St Monica's is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or vulnerable adults.