ECT Class Teacher

St George’s School, A Church of England Academy; Darwen; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated ECT Class Teacher who can inspire and nurture young minds. This role offers the chance to work with polite and hardworking children in a supportive environment, where staff collaboration is key. The ideal candidate will possess well-developed teaching skills and a commitment to continuous improvement, along with a positive outlook and adaptability. Join a forward-thinking academy that values education and personal growth, providing a platform for you to make a significant impact in the lives of students. If you're ready to embrace this rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Access to health and wellbeing support

Employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox

Cycle to work scheme

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Qualifications

• Ability to teach all aspects of the primary curriculum.
• Demonstrated good classroom practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach all aspects of the primary curriculum effectively.
• Engage in extracurricular activities and wider school life.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Enthusiasm

Resilience

Adaptability

Positive Outlook

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Mrs Ham, the Headteacher and the Governors at St Barnabas Church of England Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated ECT Class Teacher that is able to teach all aspects of the primary curriculum and demonstrate good classroom practice. The ideal candidate will be keen to learn, a team player and motivated with a sense of humour.

We have the most wonderful polite and hardworking children and a committed and supportive staff who work well as a team. Our governors are passionate about education and fully engage in our drive for all children to 'achieve great things through learning and growing together in a love-filled Christian family'.

We have recently been graded as 'GOOD' again by Ofsted and the inspector commented:

'Pupils, and children in the early years, arrive at school happy and ready to learn. They look forward to the warm welcome that they receive every morning.'

'Pupils behave well during lessons and they learn without disruption. They are polite and respectful to one another and adults. Leaders have encouraged pupils to be inquisitive, and pupils communicate with adults well.'

' Leaders have high expectations for pupils, and pupils do their utmost to live up to these. Pupils work hard during lessons and behave well at social times. Pupils recognise the importance of trying their best and how this approach will serve them well in later life.'

We can offer you:

• Quality teaching and learning;
• Happy, hard working and well behaved children;
• A professional, happy and enthusiastic staff team;
• A school well-equipped for education in the 21st century;
• Motivated and experienced Governing Body and central Trust team.
• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Employment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements.
• Terms and conditions protected through a formal trade union recognition agreement with all the major education and support staff unions, and supported through regular JCNC meetings.
• Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
• Cycle to work scheme

We are looking to appoint a talented and committed professional with the qualities, skills and drive necessary to fulfil this key role.

Can you offer us:

• Well-developed teaching skills;
• A commitment to continuous improvement;
• Enthusiasm, resilience, adaptability and a positive outlook;
• Willingness to be involved in extra curricular activities and wider school life;
• Enthusiasm, adaptability and a positive outlook
• A commitment to our Christian ethos.

Proposed Interview Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.

St Barnabas C.E. Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.