Teacher – Fixed Term Contract (One Year Maternity Cover)

St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8JY

21 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Dependent on experience

Teacher – Fixed Term Contract (One Year Maternity Cover) job summary

The ideal candidate will be committed to excellence, capable of inspiring and motivating pupils, and have high expectations for both achievement and behaviour. We need someone who is innovative and driven, with the ability to build on the school's existing success.

About St. Malachy’s Catholic Primary Academy, Halifax

Our school is a nurturing and caring community for pupils aged 3-11. We seek to raise pupil aspirations and aim to equip them with the skills to be independent and resilient, life-long learners. We have a dedicated and supportive staff team, committed to raising standards and encouraging pupils to be the best version of themselves that they can be.

‘This is a school where pupils are happy, safe and secure. Leaders say that ‘love is at the heart of the school’, and it is. All staff show a deep care for pupils, their families and each other.’ Ofsted March 2023

The staff have worked hard to develop a broad and balanced curriculum that meets the needs of our children. Everything we do is underpinned by our Catholic ethos and non-Catholic staff are very well supported.

We offer all the staff the opportunity to develop their career in an improving, forward looking and supportive school.

‘Leaders take the impact of workload on staff seriously. Staff say that they feel valued, appreciated and motivated.’ Ofsted March 2023

St Malachy’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment and selection process in line with this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

St Malachy’s is a wonderful place to work and if you are interested in finding out more about our school and the staff team, we would love to hear from you! You can contact our Office Manager to arrange a visit or if you have any queries.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 171 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-malachy-s-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy

Our mission is to provide an enriching, high-quality education, where we learn, love and grow with Christ at the centre, so that each individual feels nurtured and can achieve their full potential. We strive to be an oasis of educational excellence where our children feel well-supported, happy and safe, therefore enjoying school. They benefit greatly from the creative, skills-based curriculum they receive, and love the exciting school trips and interesting visitors who enhance their learning.

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