Class Teacher
St Chad's Catholic Primary School, London, SE25 6LR2 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
19 July 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 June 2024
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
Educated to degree level
Qualified teacher status either in the UK or if not in own country combined with a desire to achieve English QTS
Experience
Will have had some experience of teaching in a multicultural inner city environment through trainee placements
Professional Knowledge and Understanding
Must have knowledge of the National Curriculum for all the subjects for both KS1 and KS2
A sound knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Curriculum
An understanding of curriculum and pedagogical issues relating to learning and teaching
Must understand the contribution of EAL work across all key stages and what constitutes good practice and support for bilingual learners
Knowledge of effective strategies to include, and meet the needs of, all pupils in particular underachieving groups of pupils, pupils with EAL and SEN
Familiarity with writing and delivering effective Individual Education Plans and from September 2014, Education Health and Care Plans for pupils with SEN
Professional Skills and Abilities
Must be able to respect and promote the Catholic ethos of the school
Demonstrate an understanding, awareness and empathy for the needs of the pupils at St. Chad’s Catholic Primary School and how these could be met.
A teacher with sound ICT knowledge and skills relating to the class teaching, able to demonstrate the effective use of ICT to enhance both learning and teaching
Must be able to plan lessons for all the pupils in a class, setting clear learning intentions and success criteria
To be a leader of learning, demonstrating, promoting and encouraging outstanding classroom practice
Must be able to use assessments of pupils learning to inform future planning
Ability to plan and work collaboratively with colleagues
Must be willing and enjoy engaging parents and carers in order to encourage their close involvement in the education of their children
A teacher with a flexible approach to work who enjoys being a good team member
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (which will be assessed at all stages of the process)
Must be able to manage own work load effectively
Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to enthuse and motivate others and develop effective partnerships
Willingness to share expertise, skills and knowledge and ability to encourage others to follow suit
To practice equal opportunities in all aspects of the role and around the work place in line with policy
To maintain a personal commitment to professional development linked to the competencies necessary to deliver the requirements of this post
What the school offers its staff
Classroom Teacher
September 2024
Outer London Main Pay Scale
The Board of Directors are looking to appoint a talented and inspirational class teacher who will:
- Be committed to raising the standard of learning for all pupils
- Be committed to ongoing professional development
- Contribute to the wider life of the school
St. Chad’s is a popular and successful Catholic primary school. Our children are keen to learn and we enjoy supportive parents and a highly professional, creative team of teaching and support staff.
Our OFSTED January 2024 where we were graded as GOOD states: ‘Leaders, including the governing body, are ambitious for all pupils to flourish, thrive and achieve well here. Staff value the support leaders give to their professional development, workload and well-being.’
We are a happy, caring, two-form entry school. We celebrate the rich diversity of our multicultural community and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment. We are well resourced across all areas of the curriculum and our aim is to provide the best possible educational experience for all of our children. We welcome applications from colleagues of all faiths and none, who are supportive of and committed to the Catholic ethos of our school.
St Chad’s Primary School takes the safeguarding and wellbeing of children seriously and this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
You are encouraged to visit our website at www.stchadsprimaryschool.com for more information about our school. Application packs are available to download. Please send completed application forms by email to sbm@stchadsprimaryschool.com. Please note CV’s will not be accepted.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment.
Closing date: 19th June 2024
Interviews: tbc
No Agency Please
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email or telephone
Further details about the role
Safeguarding Statement:
St Chad’s Catholic Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Chad’s Primary School takes the safeguarding and wellbeing of children seriously and this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
About St Chad's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 331 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- sbm@stchadsprimaryschool.com
St. Chad’s is a popular and successful Catholic primary school, graded GOOD by OFSTED (Jan 2024). We are a happy, caring, two-form entry school. We celebrate the rich diversity of our multicultural community and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment. Our children are keen to learn and we enjoy supportive parents and a highly professional, creative team of teaching and support staff.
Arranging a visit to St Chad's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@stchadsprimaryschool.com.
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