24 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2023

  • Closing date

    24 April 2023 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    13 March 2023

Job details

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS or UPS + TLR2a

Additional allowances

MPS or UPS + TLR2a

What skills and experience we're looking for

Not suitable for newly qualified teachers

The Governing Body is looking to appoint a Year 1 teacher and key stage leader (KS1) to this high performing Catholic Primary School from September 2023.. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Voluntary Academy is part of the St Clare Catholic multi academy trust.


The successful candidate will:

  • fully support the Catholic ethos of the school
  • be a confident and visible leader with a clear vision
  • be an outstanding teacher with a strong track record
  • contribute to whole-school self-evaluation and school improvement planning, and be responsible for mentoring and developing staff within the key stage
  • offer guidance and support to key stage teaching staff, modelling best practices and showing up-to-date knowledge of current theory and practice
  • have the ability to build relationships with staff, pupils, parents, Governors and others working in St Clare CMAT and a wide variety of external partners
  • work closely with the headteacher and wider SLT to develop a compelling faith-centred vision for the school that acts as the focus of all activity and drives improvement
  • be able to respond and adapt effectively to changing circumstances, maintaining high levels of performance
  • place safeguarding at the heart of all decision-making

What the school offers its staff

Situated in the South of Sheffield, St Thomas of Canterbury School is a Catholic Voluntary Academy with a popular pre-school and integrated resource. Our school community is made up of our wonderful children, their families, our parishes and our committed team of staff and we are committed to supporting our children to develop spiritually, morally, socially and academically. This is a unique opportunity to join a system-leading, Ofsted outstanding school at an exciting point on its journey. The governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated key stage leader (KS1) to build on our many successes and to work with our new headteacher and deputy headteacher to lead our school towards achieving our vision.

In return we can offer you:

  • enthusiastic and ambitious children who are keen to learn
  • a highly supportive, effective and ambitious Governing Body
  • a school which is fully staffed by a dedicated, high performing teaching and support team committed to supporting the school and its pupils
  • excellent professional development opportunities
  • a school which is placed at the heart of its thriving Parish


Further details about the role

Find out more at our information event

We warmly invite prospective candidates to join us for a short information event about the role and school on Friday 31st March at 3:30pm and Monday 3rd April at 3:30pm. If you would like to attend any of the information events or you would like to visit us then please contact Brittany Garner (b.garner@st-tc.co.uk)

Information Event: Friday 31st March & Monday 3rd April at 3:30pm

Closing Date: 24th April 2023

Assessment Day: 28th April 2023

Application packs are available upon request from b.garner@st-tc.co.uk the CES application form must be completed as agreed by the Diocese of Hallam. Forms can also be found on the CES website http://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/index.php/schools/application-forms and should be returned to Mrs Louise Clements (Head Teacher).

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to an enhanced CRB check.

St Thomas of Canterbury Trust is an exempt charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England with Company Number 08181927 and has a registered office at St Thomas of Canterbury School, Chancet Wood Drive, Sheffield S8 7TR and is part of the Umbrella Trust of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom with Company No. 08180450.

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About St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
249 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Phone number
0114 274 5597

Situated in the South of Sheffield, St Thomas of Canterbury School is a Catholic Voluntary Academy with a popular pre-school and integrated resource. Our school community is made up of our wonderful children, their families, our parishes and our committed team of staff and we are committed to supporting our children to develop spiritually, morally, socially and academically. This is a unique opportunity to join a system-leading, Ofsted outstanding school at an exciting point on its journey. The governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated deputy headteacher to build on our many successes and to work with our new headteacher to lead our school towards achieving our vision.

Arranging a visit to St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email b.garner@st-tc.co.uk.

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