KS1 Class Teacher

St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous local authority pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Annual Health Checks

Flexible working considered

Free eyecare vouchers for DSE users

Corporate gym membership discount

Ongoing Training and Development

Job summary

St Petroc’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School in Swindon is seeking an outstanding KS1 teacher for a 0.8 post (4 days per week) within the St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust. The role emphasises high-quality teaching, creativity and a warm, energetic classroom environment.

You will contribute to our Church of England ethos, build strong relationships with families and the wider community, and support an outdoor,activity-rich curriculum.

Qualifications

• KS1 teaching experience
• Excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations
• Creativity, energy and warmth in teaching
• Proactive in supporting team approach with good interpersonal skills
• Contribute to Church of England ethos
• Dynamic, inspirational yet challenging learning environment
• Strong relationships with parents, carers and community
• Commitment to differentiation and high-quality teaching
• Embrace learning outside classroom walls

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate high quality teaching in KS1.
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for every child.
• Bring creativity, energy and warmth to teaching.
• Be proactive in supporting the team with good interpersonal skills.
• Contribute to the Church of England ethos.
• Maintain a dynamic, inspirational yet challenging learning environment.
• Secure high quality relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.
• Differentiate to ensure every child reaches their best.

Job description

Our 'Bring It!' vision requires us to ensure our pupils are excited by and fully engaged in their learning and school experience more widely. We support them to use their talents to create positive school memories with their friends that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.

Our aim is to inspire a lifetime of adventure.

As a Church of England Trust, we support its vision for education which is deeply Christian, with Jesus' promise of 'life in all its fullness' at its heart.

St Barnabas Trust is looking to recruit an outstanding KS1 teacher to join our team. This an exciting opportunity to work within St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust at St Petroc’s School.

St Petroc’s is a vibrant and nurturing church school for children aged 2-11. Our dedicated team works closely to recognise and develop each child’s unique gifts and talents, helping them flourish in confidence, character, and independence. Alongside a strong academic foundation, we offer an embedded outdoor adventure curriculum that inspires curiosity, exploration, and a lifelong love of learning.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing school at the heart of the community which is part of a family of schools in St Barnabas Trust. We are seeking to recruit a highly experienced and enthusiastic teacher. We believe that every member of our school community has important talents to share, nurture and grow. As a proud member of the St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust, our vision is supported with a ‘Bring It!’ approach to all areas of our school life.

This is a 0.8 post working 4 days per week. Please note: This role is essential and as such we will be interviewing as suitable applicants apply. We reserve the right to close this role early should vacancies be filled before the closing date.

We are looking to appoint a teacher who can:

• demonstrate high quality teaching in KS1.

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for every child

• Brings creativity, energy and warmth to their teaching

• be proactive in supporting our team approach with good interpersonal skills.

• contribute to our Church of England ethos.

• maintain a dynamic, inspirational yet challenging learning environment.

• secure high quality relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.

• demonstrate a desire to ensure that every single child can achieve the best of their ability, through effective differentiation and high-quality teaching.

• Embrace and capitalise on the learning environment outside the four walls of the classroom.

In return, we can offer you:

• a welcoming and friendly team environment within a MAT committed to staff development with well-motivated and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn new skills.

• the opportunity to flourish within a supportive and forward thinking school family.

• Generous local authority pension scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee Assistance programme

• Annual Health Checks

• Flexible working considered

• Free eyecare vouchers for DSE users

• Corporate gym membership discount

• Ongoing Training and Development opportunities

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

St Barnabas 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 successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of the Trust’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.

In all of our trust schools any employee may be required to be moved into a role which meets disqualification under the Childcare Act requirements.