St Louis is a thriving and happy school where the children are central to all that we do.  The School is in the horse-racing town of Newmarket, within easy commuting distance of Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Ely, Mildenhall and Thetford.  St Louis Catholic Academy is part of Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.

We can offer you: 

·           a school community which lives its Catholic values in all that it does;

·           exceptionally well-behaved pupils who are proud of their school and achievements;

·           a strong, supportive and experienced management team and great staff teamwork;

·           a strong core curriculum, excellent PE and sports and a well-planned curriculum;

·           excellent professional development opportunities;

·           a well-resourced school with excellent facilities for staff and children;

·           strong Church community links and a supportive Governing Body.

The successful candidate will be: 

·           passionate about children experiencing high quality teaching and learning;

·           -          an excellent practitioner with high expectations of themselves and the children;

·           committed to achieving high standards;

·           committed to their own professional development. 

Key Purpose(s)

·           to teach in class, in line with the school's curriculum, ensuring that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet the children's varying learning and social needs;

·           -          maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the classroom;

·           contribute to constructive team-building amongst teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and governors; and 

·           ensure that the current national conditions of employment for school teachers are met. 

We welcome applications from teachers of all faiths or none, who are able to support the School’s Catholic ethos and enable our pupils to live life to the full. 

 Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Check is required for all successful applicants, together with two referees.

 If you have the desire and drive to ensure our friendly, eager children achieve their best, we would be delighted to hear from you.