Class Teacher Opportunity at St Bernard’s Catholic Primary School

Thank you for considering our job advertisement. My name is Richard Jordan and I am the Principal of St Bernard's. I would really value the opportunity to discuss this role with you. Please read below but feel free to get in touch via 01179030352 or rjordan@stb.newmancatholictrust.com

There is an excellent opportunity awaiting you at St Bernard’s Catholic Primary School!

We are seeking to appoint a motivated, passionate and reflective teacher to join our thriving school community. The successful candidate will teach in Year 1.

On behalf of the Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust, the Principal and Governors of St Bernard’s are looking for someone who is:

• A team player who builds positive relationships.

• An exemplary classroom practitioner.

• Committed to high expectations for all learners.

• Ready to support and embrace our strong Catholic ethos.

What We Offer:

You will be joining a devoted, warm and welcoming team, where everyone works together to maintain a vibrant Catholic ethos and nurture every child to achieve their God-given potential.

As recognised in our recent Ofsted inspection:

“The school’s strong culture of care and nurture means pupils feel safe and valued.”
“Pupils enjoy coming to school. They know that staff care about them and will support them with any worries.”

You will benefit from:

• Supportive leadership from our Principal, CEO, MAT Directors, Governors and an engaged parent community.

• A strong commitment to professional development.

• A culture where kindness, empathy, respect and high standards underpin all we do.

We Are Looking For:

• A teacher who inspires a love of learning.

• Someone committed to excellent outcomes for every child.

• A professional who is reflective and eager to grow.

• A person who values and supports our Catholic mission.

We are particularly proud that:

“Pupils behave well and are respectful of others. They are keen to learn and respond well to adults’ high expectations.”

At St Bernard’s, you will find a school where relationships are strong and where staff “care for the children as though they are their own.” Our children arrive smiling, ready to embrace challenges and treat one another with kindness and respect.

Visits Welcome

We would love for you to visit us and experience the St Bernard’s family for yourself. Please contact the school office on 0117 903 0352 to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding Commitment

St Bernard's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation,or religion.

Why St Bernard’s?

At St Bernard’s, we are a family, with Christ at the centre. Our mission is to guide children to follow in Jesus’ footsteps, developing their unique talents and growing as individuals full of kindness, respect and aspiration.

“The school is a happy place where pupils can be themselves.”

We believe every child is special and deserves an education that meets their needs and helps them to flourish beyond expectation. We are ready to welcome a new colleague who shares this vision and would like to make a lasting difference.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.