Teacher

Post Title: Teacher

Responsible to: Executive Headteacher / Head of School

Location: St Bernadette’s RC Primary School

Salary: MPS1-UPS3 Actual Salary: £7,303.85- £11,327.08 (£31,650-£49,084 FTE)

Term of Contract: Fixed Term Contract (to cover the substantive postholder)

Working pattern: 1 day per week

Hours per week: 7.15 hours per week

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 2nd January 2025

The Governors of St Bernadette’s RC Primary School are seeking to appoint a Part-time Teacher (0.22 FTE) on a fixed term contract to commence in January 2025 until 31st August 2025. The successful candidate should be reliable, self-motivated and supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust

This is 0.22 FTE post and would require a teaching commitment of one full day per week with an appropriate allocation of PPA which is subject to discussion and agreement with shortlisted candidates during the interview process.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values

One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable. 

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change. 

 We are seeking an individual who:  

• Please see Job Description and Personal Specification

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Teachers’ Pensions Scheme
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: 2nd January 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*