Teacher 0.4 FTE

St Philip Neri with St Bede Catholic Voluntary Academy; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

St Philip Neri With St Bede Catholic Voluntary Academy in Mansfield is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover starting from Monday 4th January, 2027 for up to 52 weeks.

You will build strong relationships, adapt teaching to meet all pupils' needs, and contribute to a welcoming, inclusive Catholic education community within Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.

Responsibilities

• Be an excellent practitioner.
• Be a creative, talented, and dynamic teacher who places children at the heart of their teaching.
• Be forward thinking with a positive attitude and great interpersonal skills.
• Be willing to support the aims and vision of Catholic Education in school and within the wider trust.
• Be committed to raising of standards and have a positive approach to behaviour management.
• Be determined to make school life a positive, rewarding, and enjoyable experience for all.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and can work, plan and communicate effectively as part of a friendly and supportive team.

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher who is committed to getting the best outcomes for pupils, if this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you. You will be able to build effective working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues and will adapt your teaching to meet the needs of all pupils.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover starting from Monday 4th January, 2027 for up to 52 weeks or sooner should our colleague on Maternity leave returning to work in school prior to this date for whatever reason.

About us

St Philip Neri With St Bede Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school located in Mansfield. We are an Ofsted-rated Good school. We are a fantastic place to work because our school is a welcoming, inclusive school environment with wonderful children and a supportive and collaborative staff team. Leaders prioritise employees accessing high quality professional development and training opportunities and also place a strong focus on staff wellbeing.

We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 35 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

You will:

• Be an excellent practitioner.
• Be a creative, talented, and dynamic teacher who places children at the heart of their teaching.
• Be forward thinking with a positive attitude and great interpersonal skills.
• Be willing to support the aims and vision of Catholic Education in school and within the wider trust.
• Be committed to raising of standards and have a positive approach to behaviour management.
• Be determined to make school life a positive, rewarding, and enjoyable experience for all.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and can work, plan and communicate effectively as part of a friendly and supportive team.

What’s in it for you?

• A salary of £13,166 - £18,140 per annum (MPS)
• Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for teachers.
• Fantastic benefits:
  • Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
  • Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
  • Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!
  • A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.

Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see our school in action and meet the team. We also welcome for contact to me made where the role can be discussed further. To arrange a visit call the Headteacher, Daniel Steele on 01623 489010 or email [e-mail]

You do not need to be a Catholic to work for our Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants in line with Safer Recruitment Practices.