Class Teacher

St Matthew's is looking for an enthusiastic class teacher to join our dedicated team!

At St Matthew’s Church of England Primary, we are proud of our diverse and inclusive school where in all we do we aim high, encourage and have faith. St Matthew’s is a two-form entry school with its own nursery class and special needs support centre. 

At St Matthew’s:

• We are committed to high quality teaching and to excellent professional development opportunities for all our staff
• We have a resilient staff team from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences who work closely together to secure the best outcomes for our children

The successful applicant will:

• Be an excellent teacher who inspires and motivates pupils, parents and colleagues
• Have the drive and ability to secure excellent rates of progress & attainment for all children
• Develop a strong partnership with parents, other professionals and the wider community
• Contribute to the wider life of our church school
• Be a hardworking team member, committed to making a difference to children

If interested in joining our hard-working team, we can offer you:

• A well-resourced school set in extensive grounds
• Support and development from the SDBE MAT including a generous staff benefits scheme
• A school committed to wider education including a full extra-curricular programme
• Coaching and bespoke CPD opportunities

Start date: 4th November 2024 (option of an earlier start date)

Closing date: 18th October 2024

Interview date: 22nd October 2024 (for suitable early applicants, there is the option of 17th / 26th September 2024) 

Salary: MPS/UPS (possibility of part-time, if of interest, please state this in your application)

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. We would be delighted to hear from you, arrange a visit to show you around our school, or simply have an informal discussion. To arrange, please contact Miss Cramp, School Office Manager, on 01737-762080. 

St Matthew’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.

Applicants are expected to be sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the school.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applications. If you are interested in working with us, please apply without delay.