Teacher
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Oakham, LE15 6SH |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Inspire. Challenge. Nurture.
Are you an enthusiastic and ambitious teacher looking to join a successful primary school where children flourish and staff are valued?
At Catmose Primary School, we pride ourselves on providing an exceptional learning experience within a caring, family-focused environment. As part of the Rutland and District Schools' Federation, we offer the advantages of a close-knit primary school combined with the extensive professional opportunities of a larger educational organisation.
We are seeking a teacher who shares our commitment to high standards, inspiring teaching and ensuring every child achieves their full potential.
Why Choose Catmose Primary?
Catmose Primary is a popular one-form entry school with outstanding facilities, including:
• A bespoke science laboratory
• Outdoor library and woodland learning area
• Gardening and environmental spaces
• Modern computing facilities
• Extensive outdoor grounds
• Access to Federation-wide resources and expertise
Our curriculum is designed to be ambitious, engaging and memorable, encouraging curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a teacher who:
• Has high expectations for all pupils
• Creates an engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Demonstrates excellent classroom practice
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Is committed to continual professional development
• Shares our values of Prepare, Respect and Contribute
Whether you are at the start of your teaching career or looking for your next challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Professional Development and Career Opportunities
As part of the Federation, staff benefit from:
• Outstanding continued professional development and leadership development opportunities
• Access to expertise across primary, secondary and sixth-form phases
• Structured support for ECTs, including experienced mentors
• Opportunities to lead curriculum areas and wider school initiatives
• Career progression within a successful Trust
What the school offers its staff
Staff Benefits
In addition to a rewarding teaching role, we offer:
• Vast range of staff training.
• Primary, secondary and sixth-form teaching opportunities.
• Staff laptops.
• A broad range of opportunities to engage in extracurricular trips and activities.
• Complimentary lunch on staff training days.
• Cycleshare scheme salary sacrifice for bike purchases.
• Holidays outside of the usual term-time pattern, including a two-week autumn break and an early summer.
Further details about the role
HOW TO APPLY
Application forms and information are available online at www.rutlandfederation.com or by emailing office@rutlandfederation.com
• You should write a letter of application on no more than 2 sides of A4.
• You should complete all sections of the application form.
• On the form clearly state the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of two professional referees; it is our usual practice to ask for references before shortlisting and always to ask for references before interviews.
• It is a condition of employment that you can provide proof of identity and qualifications gained.
• Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Further information is within our Staff Recruitment Policy which can be found online at www.rutlandfederation.com/policies
Please note that due to the high number of applications we receive for positions, your application is unlikely to be considered if you do not follow these requirements. CVs are not accepted. The closing date is 9am on Monday 9 November 2026. You should send your application to: Kelly Jackson, Head of School, Catmose Primary School, Sandringham Close, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6SH. Applications can also be emailed to office@catmoseprimary.com
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation. Please familiarise yourself with our Safeguarding Policy, available online at www.rutlandfederation.com/policies.
This position advertised is a ‘regulated position’ which means it will involve regular contact with children and young people; under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This position is also ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation.