Year 1 Teacher and Key Stage Leader (KS1)
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7TRThis job expired on 24 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
24 April 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Required for September 2023. Full time, permanent contract.
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.
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 Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 228 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- b.garner@st-tc.co.uk
- 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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