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Post Title: Class Teacher

Grade: Main scale

Hours: Permanent - Full Time

Line Manager: Headteacher

Start Date: September – As soon as possible.

 About us

St Elizabeth’s has a vacancy for a Class Teacher to join our happy, successful, and inspiring school family. You will be joining a supportive school team which prides itself on providing the best for our children and families.

St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School is a thriving one-form entry school with approximately 400 pupils. We are proud to serve a diverse and vibrant community where every child is known, valued, and inspired to achieve their very best. As part of Holy Cross Catholic MAC, we are committed to providing an outstanding Catholic education for all our pupils. With Christ at the centre of all we do, our mission is to inspire every child to be the best person they can be by developing their God-given gifts and talents.

About the Role

This teacher will work closely with the wider staff team and our families to further support and enhance our educational provision and ethos.

Our children’…benefit from having strong relationships with staff and… the school is determined that, through its Catholic values and ethos, pupils can become the best versions of themselves.’ Ofsted 2024.

About the Role

As a teacher you’ll play a key role in the following key tasks.

·         Promote the Catholic ethos and Mission of the school, ensuring that it permeates all aspects of class teaching

·         Teach allocated pupils by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through:

§  Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed

§  Setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest

§  Setting appropriate and demanding expectations

§  Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment identifying SEN or very able pupils

§  Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge

§  Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study

§  Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time

§  Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school's procedures and encouraging good practice about punctuality, behaviour, standards of learning and home-learning.

About you:

We are looking for someone who:

·         Ensures the best possible outcomes for your class.

• A good/outstanding classroom practitioner.

• Is an excellent communicator who believes in working as part of team

• Has a commitment to ensuring every child deserves every opportunity.

• Believes in every child’s potential and supporting all in overcoming their individual barriers to learning.

• Will support the Catholic ethos of our school.

• Will enjoy making a difference to the lives of our children and families.

What We Offer

·         A culture of collaboration, support and high expectations

·         A warm, respectful and values-driven school community

·         Opportunities for professional growth within the MAC

·         Access to the competitive Teacher Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

·         A strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, including free, confidential access to 24/7 helplines, counselling and support services

·         Free, annual flu vaccinations

·         A flexible and generous approach to family appointments and events

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please submit an application form via MyNewTerm.

If you would like to visit our school or discuss the role further, please contact Josephine Headley using the details below.

josephine.headley@hccmac.co.uk

02476 687 527

St Elizabeths Primary School part of Holy Cross Multi Academy Company has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, medical clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online social media check will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all conditional offers of employment.