Y4 Class Teacher

Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to first class CPD

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension

National pay terms

Job summary

Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy in Alfreton is a welcoming primary school where Jesus’ message sits at the heart of daily life. The school, part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, emphasises Gospel values and a nurturing ethos for pupils.

Being part of the Trust offers CPD, career progression and a strong support network, with pension schemes and nationally agreed terms. The closing date may move as interest dictates.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a class, including planning, recording, assessing and meeting the social and learning needs of pupils
• Maintaining the positive Catholic ethos and core values of the school
• Fulfilling the professional responsibilities of a teacher and meeting the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Job description

Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy in Alfreton is a warm, welcoming and inclusive primary school where Jesus’ message is at the heart of everything we do. We are a vibrant Catholic community committed to nurturing every child to be the best they can be, rooted in Gospel values of love, respect, hope, forgiveness, service, compassion, gratitude and justice.

Our school motto — “We can and we will follow in Jesus’ footsteps” — reflects our belief in empowering every child to grow academically, spiritually and personally, supported by a culture where prayer, worship, mutual respect and kindness shape everyday life.

We are proud of our nurturing environment where pupils thrive, achieve with confidence, and flourish as caring and responsible citizens. Christ the King school has a friendly and supportive staff family and we welcome applicants from all faiths and no faith who wish to be part of our nurturing, hardworking team.

You will be responsible for:

• Teaching a class, including planning, recording, assessing and meeting the social and learning needs of pupils
• Maintaining the positive Catholic ethos and core values of the school
• Fulfilling the professional responsibilities of a teacher and meeting the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards

What are we looking for?

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

The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic 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. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.

Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust

On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.

Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.

Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?

A summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows:

• Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk