Class Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive governance

Valued environment

Clear vision and high aspirations

Inspiring team

CPD opportunities

STOCCAT collaboration

Job summary

St Patrick's Primary School invites applications for an inspirational Class Teacher. The role requires delivering high-quality teaching and learning across mixed-age classes while upholding the school’s Catholic values.

You will join a strong team, contribute to curriculum development, support pupil progress, and engage with families. The school has high standards, a supportive environment, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers' Standards.
• Strong track record of raising achievement across age and ability.
• Collaborative, lifelong learner with a positive attitude.
• Contribute to curriculum and year teams within a Catholic school.

Responsibilities

• Meet the Teachers' Standards and deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
• Deliver and develop curriculum across mixed-age classes.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff to improve practice.
• Engage with parents and carers to support pupil progress.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Raising achievement

Enthusiastic teacher

Team player

Catholic ethos

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

St. Patrick's are currently seeking a Class Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

St Patrick's is a one and a half form entry primary school; each department hosts three mixed age classes. We have a strong teacher team who pride themselves on the high standards of the school. Behaviour and attitudes are exemplary; pupils are happy and eager to learn. We are proud of our strong Catholic values and parish links. We aim to foster positive relationships with parents and carers and promote an open-door policy. Ofsted recognised us as 'Good,' with 'Outstanding,' elements in November 2023; nevertheless, we are continually striving for excellence. St Patrick's is a busy school with high expectations.

We live by our school Mission Statement:

Together, through love and service, we will come to know God and grow to be the individuals we were created to be.

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teaching professional who can work as part of our dedicated and exceptional team. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers' Standards. All classroom teachers will contribute to the curriculum and year teams in supporting the school's mission statement and achieving its aims. As a professional within a Catholic School, you will be expected to enhance the life of the school by delivering and developing high quality teaching and learning, contributing to the work of the teams of teaching and support staff, being reflective about your own practice and effectiveness: sharing with, and learning from the work of others, and constantly seeking ways to improve through innovation and research.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is an exceptional practitioner with strong subject knowledge and experience of raising achievement across the age and ability range.
• Is highly motivated by a belief that the life chances of all young people can be improved.
• Is a well-qualified, industrious, and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and can help pupils develop the skills and attitudes they will need in their future lives.
• Possesses the talent, interpersonal skills, and range of pedagogical approaches necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team.
• Can demonstrate a strong track record of positive impact to date.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of all children and young people in our care. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and overseas police checks (where applicable). Please see STOC's Safeguarding and Recruitment Policies for further details. All staff have a key role and responsibility in this area and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check.