Class Teacher - Maternity Cover
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1UX20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
February 2025
Closing date
5 December 2024 at 8am
Date listed
6 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 32.5 hours a week
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31st August 2025 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M3 to UPR1
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an exciting opportunity for a class teacher to join our happy team in February 2025. As a Year 2 Maternity Cover Teacher, you will be responsible for a foundation subject (to be agreed depending on your expertise) in addition to your class teaching duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that promote a love of learning and intellectual curiosity
- Ensure that teaching responds to the strengths and needs of all pupils, using effective differentiation strategies and adaptations.
- Make accurate and productive use of assessment, providing regular feedback to support pupil progress
- Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
- Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school, developing positive professional relationships
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Excellent subject knowledge and a clear understanding of the primary curriculum
- Experience teaching in Key Stage 1 or lower Key Stage 2, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality lessons
- Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to create a positive, inclusive classroom environment
- A commitment to continuous professional development and a desire to grow as a practitioner
Desired Qualities:
- Highly motivated, energetic, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- A reflective practitioner who is committed to raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils
- Ambition and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities within the school
We are looking for a talented practitioner who is hard working, energetic and ready for their next new career adventure.
Enthusiastic, caring teachers are encouraged to visit and meet the team before applying
What the school offers its staff
St Paul’s C of E Primary School is an Academy of 415 children with a deep rooted Christian vison that underpins all that we do. Our school is set in beautiful grounds on the edge Hereford, with large outdoor spaces, a nurture garden, conservation area, and a wide range of sporting clubs. Our fantastic facilities also include two libraries, a STEM lab, EYFS area, language hub and a food bank, all of which help our children to flourish.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Paul’s Primary School is a safer recruitment employer who will prioritise safeguarding. We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. The role is engaging with pupils in regulated activity and it is an offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity with children if you are barred from this type of activity. As part of the selection process, senior leaders may carry out online checks of candidates’ social media accounts. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references, one of which should be your last employer.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@st-pauls.hereford.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Paul's CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 421 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- St Paul's CofE Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@st-pauls.hereford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01432 273784
St Paul’s C of E Primary School is an Academy of 425 children with a deep rooted Christian vison that underpins all that we do, beautiful grounds and a supportive local community. We are a school that encourages professional development;
A team of well-motivated, highly committed people, who strive to get the best from every child.
“St Paul’s will always be a loving school where children are safe, motivated to learn by an inspirational curriculum and where standards are high. Christian Values will be implicit and explicit and will guide policy and practice in every facet of the school’s daily life, from class time to
lunchtime to home time.”
Arranging a visit to St Paul's CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@st-pauls.hereford.sch.uk.
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