Class Teacher

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong Catholic ethos

Welcoming and friendly team

Senior Leadership Team support

Stimulating learning environment

Genuine enthusiasm from pupils

Professional development within an AMI

Job summary

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Carterton invites applicants to join a caring, ambitious school community rooted in Catholic values. The successful candidate will contribute to an inclusive, inspiring curriculum and help every child flourish academically, socially and spiritually.

The role demands energy, creativity and dedication to high teaching standards, with opportunities to work with families and the wider Pope Francis Academy network.

Responsibilities

• Be committed to embracing and actively supporting the Catholic ethos, mission and values of our school.
• Share our ambitious vision and be excited to contribute to the next stage of St Joseph's journey.
• Be passionate about inclusion, recognising and celebrating the uniqueness of every child.
• Have high expectations and an unwavering belief that every child can achieve, succeed and flourish.
• Be a creative, enthusiastic and inspirational practitioner who brings learning to life through exciting, challenging and meaningful experiences.
• Demonstrate excellent teaching skills and a commitment to continually developing their practice.
• Be dedicated to raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils.
• Be reflective, adaptable and open to innovation, embracing opportunities to shape and strengthen our provision.
• Have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be positive, resilient and proactive, approaching challenges with determination and a solution-focused mindset.
• Thrive as part of a supportive and collaborative team, building strong relationships with children, colleagues, families and our wider school community.

Job description

Be part of something special at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School!

At St Joseph’s, we are embarking on an exciting journey of growth, ambition and transformation, and we are looking for an exceptional, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join us as we shape the next chapter of our school's future.

Rooted in our Catholic ethos and guided by our school motto, Fidelis in Servitio - Faithful in Service, we are a welcoming, nurturing and ambitious school community where every child is known, valued and celebrated for their unique gifts and talents.

We have high aspirations for our children and are passionate about developing an ambitious, inclusive and inspiring curriculum, creating meaningful learning experiences and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to flourish academically, socially and spiritually.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join us at a pivotal and exciting time. We are looking for someone who shares our vision, embraces new ideas and is excited by the opportunity to help shape and develop our school. We want someone who will bring energy, creativity and enthusiasm to our team, helping us create those unforgettable moments that make primary education so special.

Our successful candidate will:

• Be committed to embracing and actively supporting the Catholic ethos, mission and values of our school.
• Share our ambitious vision and be excited to contribute to the next stage of St Joseph's journey.
• Be passionate about inclusion, recognising and celebrating the uniqueness of every child.
• Have high expectations and an unwavering belief that every child can achieve, succeed and flourish.
• Be a creative, enthusiastic and inspirational practitioner who brings learning to life through exciting, challenging and meaningful experiences.
• Demonstrate excellent teaching skills and a commitment to continually developing their practice.
• Be dedicated to raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils.
• Be reflective, adaptable and open to innovation, embracing opportunities to shape and strengthen our provision.
• Have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be positive, resilient and proactive, approaching challenges with determination and a solution-focused mindset.
• Thrive as part of a supportive and collaborative team, building strong relationships with children, colleagues, families and our wider school community.

Above all, we are looking for someone who believes in the extraordinary potential of every child and wants to make a genuine difference.

We can offer you:

• A strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued
• A welcoming and friendly team of staff
• A Senior Leadership Team who value, nurture and empower all staff
• A stimulating positive learning environment with stunning surroundings
• A chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy children
• Future professional development within an innovative and ambitious school
• An exciting curriculum with collaborative opportunities across the wider Pope Francis Academy
• A supportive and committed Local Governing Body

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, part of The Pope Francis Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, Medical Clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present photographic ID and or their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). It ensures that staff in public-facing roles have a sufficient command of English to perform their jobs effectively.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.