Key Stage 2 Class Teacher

Stmarysnewchurch; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher to join their vibrant team. This role involves teaching the primary curriculum and fostering a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong teaching skills, enthusiasm, and adaptability while contributing to the school's Christian ethos. The academy offers a supportive environment with access to health and wellbeing resources, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to equality. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Access to health and wellbeing support

Employee benefits via Perkbox

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Well-developed teaching skills with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to engage in extracurricular activities and contribute to school life.

Responsibilities

• Teach all aspects of the primary curriculum with good classroom practice.
• Participate in a supportive and professional staff environment.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Continuous Improvement

Enthusiasm

Adaptability

Commitment to Christian Ethos

Job description

Suitable for: Main Pay Scale teachers including ECTs

Cidari Education and the Governing Committee of St Luke & St Philip's Church of England Primary Academy are seeking to recruit a Class Teacher capable of teaching all aspects of the primary curriculum and demonstrating good classroom practice. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, a team player, motivated, and possess a good sense of humour.

We can offer you:

• Quality teaching and learning;
• Happy, hardworking, and well-behaved children;
• A professional, enthusiastic staff team;
• A school well-equipped for 21st-century education;
• Motivated and experienced Governing Committee 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 major education and support staff unions, supported by regular JCNC meetings;
• Access to employee benefits & rewards via Perkbox;
• Cycle to work scheme.

We are looking to appoint a talented and committed professional with the qualities, skills, and drive necessary for 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 participate in extracurricular activities and wider school life;
• A commitment to our Christian ethos.

Proposed interview date: Week commencing Monday 19th May 2025

Please note that, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be conducted 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 within the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education for all children in our academies, grounded in 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 position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory checks by the Disclosure & Barring Service, including cautions, reprimands, warnings, and convictions. Further information is available below.

St Luke and St Philip's Church of England Primary Academy also prioritizes safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.