Class Teacher, English Lead, EYFS and Key Stage 1 Lead

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2AA

12 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 March 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £45,646.00 - £49,084
Pay scale: UPR1 – UPR
Additional allowances: TLR2a £3391.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Joseph’s RC Primary, Heywood are currently seeking an experienced class teacher to initially work within a KS1 class. As a Catholic school, our staff live out our Christian values and visions through their daily interactions with our children and each other. These Gospel values are central to the role of teacher within Catholic Education and at St Joseph’s we aim to develop our children in all aspects of their lives, so that they are provided with a strong faith, the skills and knowledge to take with them throughout their lives; enabling them to live life to the full. We are just as committed to our staff, who we are dedicated to developing and supporting on whichever career path they choose. Being a baptised Roman Catholic is not an essential criterion, but the commitment to the formation of our children within the Catholic faith is. Full support and, where needed, training will be provided for a successful candidate who has clearly shown this commitment.

St Joseph’s are part of a St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust Being part of the Trust provides teachers with the chance to strengthen practice through cross-school work and seek experiences beyond our own school. The Headteacher and her Senior Leadership Team are committed to developing staff through access to high quality professional development and mentorship.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values

One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teaching professional who can work as part of our dedicated and exceptional team. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers’ Standards. All classroom teachers will contribute to the curriculum and year teams in supporting the school’s mission statement and achieving its aims. As a professional within a Catholic School, you will be expected to enhance the life of the school by delivering and developing high quality teaching and learning, contributing to the work of the teams of teaching and support staff, being reflective about your own practice and effectiveness: sharing with, and learning from the work of others, and constantly seeking ways to improve through innovation and research.

We are seeking an individual who:

Is an exceptional practitioner with strong subject knowledge and experience of raising achievement across the age and ability range.
Is highly motivated by a belief that the life chances of all young people can be improved.
Is a well-qualified, industrious, and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and can help pupils develop the skills and attitudes they will need in their future lives.
Possesses the talent, interpersonal skills, and range of pedagogical approaches necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team.
Can demonstrate a strong track record of positive impact to date.

What the school offers its staff

A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.