We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Early Career Teacher to join St Francis Church of England Primary School and Nursery. This is an exciting opportunity to begin your teaching career within a supportive, ambitious and values-driven school community.

At St Francis, we are proud of our strong Christian ethos and our commitment to ensuring that every child is known, valued and supported to flourish. We have high expectations for all pupils and staff, and we are passionate about creating a calm, purposeful environment where children are ready to learn, take pride in their achievements and develop as confident, respectful individuals.

We are looking for someone who shares our ambition and will contribute positively to our culture of continual improvement. The successful candidate will be reflective, proactive and committed to their own professional growth, embracing the opportunities and support provided through our ECT programme and wider trust networks.

We are looking to appoint a teacher who:

• Is a qualified teacher with QTS and is beginning their ECT journey
• Has high expectations of themselves and all pupils, with a clear commitment to raising standards
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and is eager to learn, develop and refine their practice
• Shows confidence, initiative and a willingness to take an active role in school life
• Is committed to upholding and further developing our Christian vision and values
• Has a secure understanding of effective teaching and learning, including curriculum development
• Is informed by current educational research and keen to apply this in the classroom
• Is well organised and able to establish strong routines that support positive behaviour and learning
• Has excellent communication skills and can build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Meets the requirements for fluency in English in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016)

At St Francis, you will benefit from a strong induction programme, high-quality professional development and the opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across our Trust.

For more information about our school and this role, please refer to the job description, person specification and recruitment pack.

We warmly welcome and encourage visits to the school—please contact the school office to arrange a visit which will be accommodated w/b 18th May.

Personal Statement – Application 

As part of your application, please submit a personal statement (maximum 1,000 words) responding to the following:

1. High Expectations and Classroom Culture

At St Francis, we have high expectations of all pupils.

Describe how you would establish high expectations, routines and behaviour for learning from the very start of the school year.
Be specific about what you would do, say and expect from pupils.

2. Ensuring All Pupils Succeed

We are committed to ensuring that every child succeeds, including those who may lack confidence or find learning challenging.

Explain how you would support all pupils to achieve well in your classroom.
You may wish to refer to:

• How you adapt teaching
• How you check understanding
• How you respond when pupils struggle

3. Your Development as an ECT

We are a reflective and ambitious school.

What are your current strengths as a teacher, and what are you actively working to improve?
Explain how you seek feedback and develop your practice.

Important guidance for candidates

We are looking for clear, specific and reflective responses. Strong applications will:

• Focus on what you do in practice, not general statements
• Demonstrate high expectations and ambition for all pupils
• Show an understanding of effective teaching and learning
• Reflect a willingness to learn, improve and take initiative