School Job Vacancies
Please read prior to applying for a vacancy at St. Patrick's Catholic Primary School
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020)) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or via the Unlock website.
Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, to be returned to the school prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.
In addition to the above, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on short-listed candidates. This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.
Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Current Vacancies
Key Stage One Full Time Teacher
Required for September 2026 until July 2027 – Fixed-term maternity cover
Application forms and further information are available to download from the school website www.st-pats.co.uk.
All completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 22nd June. Interviews will be held in late June.
The governors of St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a qualified teacher with experience of Key Stage 1 who has a passion for children’s learning. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their commitment to working as part of a highly successful team. They will deliver the vision of our school and facilitate all children reaching their full potential.
We are looking for an effective teacher with commitment and enthusiasm, that:
- Is a practising Catholic or supportive of our Catholic ethos
- Puts children at the heart of everything they do
- Is an excellent practitioner
- Has an innovative, creative and effective teaching approach
- Is an inclusive practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
- Has experience of teaching in Key Stage 1
- Is well organised and highly motivated.
- Leads by example with integrity, positivity and resilience.
- Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and enjoys working in a team.
- Can support curriculum development of a subject across the school.
In return, we offer: - An outstanding Catholic ethos
- Supportive head teachers and Governing Body
- A dedicated staff team
- Happy, enthusiastic children
- An inclusive and supportive working environment
St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS. Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage.
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school by arrangement. Please contact heads@st-patricks-cleatormoor.cumbria.sch.uk if you would like to arrange a visit.
For an application pack, please contact: admin@st-patricks-cleatormoor.cumbria.sch.uk