Class Teacher (0.5 FTE)

Job description

About

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our children are looking for a teacher who:

• likes children and appreciates their contributions

• really listens to children and uses this information to help them overcome challenges

• is firm but fair with clear boundaries and uses supportive, understanding approaches

• admits when they have made mistakes and is prepared to learn from them

• keeps children safe and ensures their wellbeing

• ensures learning is fun and challenging and has lots of ways to teach in their toolbox

• really wants to be a part of our school family, parish and community

Our staff and governors are looking for a teacher who:

• has a child-centred holistic approach to teaching and learning, which puts children firmly at the heart

• is a team player who is resilient and is prepared to ‘go the extra mile’

• demonstrates their commitment and contribution to our Catholic ethos which is central to our school

• can inspire, innovate and work with others to problem-solve

• be an outstanding role model

• understands the importance of building good relationships with everyone

• a good sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A strong inclusive environment where our ethos is central to all we do

• A warm and welcoming school that is unique in its richness and diversity

• A caring, hardworking and dedicated school team who are committed to a child-centred approach to maximise improvement

• Outstanding staff Health and Wellbeing programme and support

• Enthusiastic and inquisitive children who are wonderful to work with

• A commitment to strong partnerships between children, parents, school team, governors, the local parishes and the wider community

• A commitment to continuing professional development and career progression for all

Further details about the role

'St Francis of Assisi School is an oasis at the heart of the community. The school has very high expectations for all pupils…, who are highly motivated, eager to learn and rise to the school’s challenges.’ (OFSTED Oct 2024)

‘The school community is genuinely welcoming, inclusive and open, living out in every interaction its strong Catholic ethos and mission.’ (S48 RE Inspection May 2023)

The school Governing Body are seeking to appoint an innovative, reflective and talented teacher who will work to make a significant contribution to closing the gap in learning and raising standards for all our children.

This is a permanent, part-time post (0.5 FTE), which requires to start 4 January 2027.

We are highly committed to staff professional development and have a proven track record of outstanding career progression, from ECT to UPS and beyond. We welcome ECTs as well as more experienced MPS teachers, who are ready to take on middle leadership responsibilities and progress to UPS.

Commitment to safeguarding

At St Francis of Assisi, we are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers. SAFEGUARDING IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY!