Class Teacher Year 5
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC), Exeter, Devon, EX2 4NQThis job expired on 30 September 2021
Job start date
1 January 2022
Closing date
30 September 2021 at 8am
Date listed
15 September 2021
Job details
Job role
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Working pattern
Contract type
- Fixed term - Maternity Cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS 1-6
Class Teacher Year 5 job summary
Are you passionate about teaching in a large, vibrant city school, where we aim to inspire everyone to be the best they can be? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join St Leonards CofE Primary School, in Exeter, part of St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust. This position is being offered on a fixed term maternity leave contract starting in January 2022. The ability to possibly begin earlier (should it be necessary) would be beneficial.
St Leonard’s can promise you a dynamic and passionate staff team who are enthusiastic about driving change and raising standards. You will have the opportunity to work alongside us and make a real difference in our community.
We offer:
• A welcoming, friendly school with a strong Christian ethos and set of values that underpin all that we do.
• Children who are articulate, happy and motivated to learn.
• The opportunity to work in a school with unique spacious grounds close to the city centre.
• A headteacher who puts children at the heart of all decision making.
• An exciting role within our family of 17 schools within the St Christopher’s Trust.
The successful candidate will:
• Be a skilled Y5 teacher who will inspire and encourage every child to fulfil their full potential.
• Be dedicated to raising standards and removing barriers to learning for pupils with the ability to challenge each pupil from whatever their starting point.
• Have high expectations of themselves and pupils with a positive, can do and proactive nature.
• Be happy to support the Church of England ethos of our school though our school values.
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.
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About St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 603 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- HR@stcmat.org
St Leonard's C of E Primary School currently has around 580 pupils and we are blessed with large open spaces for children to engage with learning outdoors, whilst having plenty of space to enjoy break and lunch times with friends. The school has experienced continued growth and success, and is proud to serve the community with links to the local church.
We are looking for someone who is dedicated to developing an engaging and motivating curriculum, rooted in first-hand experiences: making the most of the school and local environment in order achieve the best learning outcomes for all pupils. So, if you feel that you are an inspirational and dynamic teacher, who aspires to shape the lives of young people, we welcome you to apply to be part of our successful and hardworking team!
Arranging a visit to St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@stcmat.org.
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