St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

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St. Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an effective, dedicated and creative classroom teacher with high expectations who is able to motivate pupils to make good progress; we aim to promote the best education for our children through an exciting and engaging curriculum.  St. Bernadette’s is happy to support someone just starting on their career path.

We are a ‘Good School’ (Ofsted May 24) and joined the St. John Bosco Catholic Academy in September 2021.  As part of this family of Catholic schools, the successful candidate would benefit from working alongside a group of pro-active, experienced and collaborative professionals who recognise, support and develop skills and effective practice across all aspects of education.

 St. Bernadette’s is conveniently located and within easy commuting distance from Cannock, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield and Walsall (Less than 30 minutes).

The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding classroom teacher who will:

ž  Be a practising Catholic or be able to support and contribute to the strong Catholic ethos of the school

ž  Have high expectations of pupils and be an excellent classroom practitioner

ž  Have good organisational skills and be able to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff

ž  Be able to work as a member of a friendly and supportive team

We offer:

×          A welcoming and inclusive school

×          A clear commitment to continuing professional development

×          A caring and supportive staff

×          Enthusiastic, caring and well-behaved children

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Proof of identity and qualifications will be required. 

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk. 

Effective from September 2024, KCSIE, paragraph 221, states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior or at interview.

All applications and any correspondence are completed through My New Term

For an informal discussion, to arrange an informal visit or to answer any questions you may have please contact the school:

St. Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School, Narrow Lane, Brownhills, Walsall WS8 6HX. Tel/Fax: 01543 452921.

Closing Date: 12:00 midday on Monday, 3^rd February 2025

Shortlisting will take place on Monday, 3^rd February 2025

Interviews will take place week beginning, Monday, 10^th February 2025

St. Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:                     Class Teacher

SERVICE AREA:           Education

LOCATION:                  St. Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School, Narrow Lane, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 6HX

MAIN SCALE:              M1 to UPS2

Job Purpose:

To take responsibility for a class of children to include professional duties, both teaching and pastoral care, ensuring high standards in all aspects.

Responsible to:

Principal, and Vice-Principal

Responsible for: Teaching Assistant(s), Students

Professional duties and responsibilities:

As outlined in 'School Teacher Pay and Conditions’ Document’

Specific Duties:

1.       To support the aims and vision of the school and ensure they are upheld.

2.       To create an inclusive classroom using teaching styles, which sustain the momentum of pupils’ work and keep pupils engaged, fostering their enthusiasm for learning and keeping them motivated. Developing strategies, which take into account the pupils’ physical, intellectual, emotional and social abilities.

3.       To identify clear teaching and learning objectives and intentions appropriate to subject matter being taught and to pupils being taught and assess pupils’ progress in relation to the curriculum taught in line with the agreed school procedures.

4.       To set tasks and targets for whole class and individual activities, which support pupil achievement and whole school, improvement.

5.       To set high standards of expectation with regard to yourself and the pupils you teach.

6.       To establish an effective working atmosphere in the class based on agreed codes of behaviour.

7.       To maintain a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships.

8.       To establish a safe environment, which supports learning, and in which pupils feel secure and confident.

9.       To encourage a sense of pride in pupils in their work and school and take every opportunity to raise each individual pupil’s self-esteem.

10.   To record pupil progress in relation to agreed whole school policies and identify pupils’ needs appropriately.

11.   To share information with parents both as requested and at agreed times during the year.

12.   To co-operate with and have consideration for the views and opinions of other colleagues as expressed at meetings and in school situations.

13.   To abide by all Statutory/School Health and Safety/Safeguarding regulations.

Competencies:

Analytical Thinking – Contributing to the recognition of cause and effect

Team working – Providing input and sometimes support for others, working together to agreed policies and procedures

Developing Potential – Providing support, giving feedback and encouragement to pupils

Holding People Accountable – Setting Boundaries

Challenge and Support – Striving for the best possible provision

Flexibility – Adapting lessons and procedures as necessary.

In addition colleagues on the Upper Pay Spine:

A UPS teacher must be highly competent and make a substantial and sustained contribution to the wider life of the school, as shown below. This will be reviewed during the appraisal process.

(a) Provide a role model for teaching and learning.

(b) Make a distinctive contribution to the raising of pupil standards.

(c) Take advantage of appropriate opportunities for professional development and use the outcomes effectively to improve pupils’ learning and achievement.

(d) Undertake action research or policy development which enhances practice or outcomes in the school through membership of school working parties and focus meetings.

(e) Provide coaching and mentoring to other teachers, give advice to them and demonstrate to them effective teaching practice in order to help them meet the relevant standards and develop their  teaching practice.

(f) Deliver high quality CPD sessions/training.

(g) Undertake lesson observations and providing feedback and appropriate follow up support.

(h) Engage in work scrutiny.

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, class teachers will be expected to:

Treat people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect to create and maintain a positive school culture

Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance

Take on any additional responsibilities which might from time to time be agreed with the Headteacher

Build strong links with parents and carers

Uphold the school’s behaviour code

Participate in and where appropriate lead staff training