Ascension Catholic Academy Trust (ACAT) are looking to appoint a class teacher for St Ignatius Catholic Primary in Sunbury on Thames, one of our four primary schools, who together with St Paul’s Catholic College and St Richard Reynolds Catholic College currently make up ACAT. This is a full-time permanent position from September 2025.
You may well be someone at the beginning of their career looking to become an ECT at a forward-thinking and supportive school, or simply planning to return to teaching after taking some time out.
The post will be exciting and fulfilling and will suit a candidate with energy and the ability to work with a team of dedicated teachers. You will be joining an experienced Primary team who, together with ACAT, will provide a strong and supportive platform for you to develop your career further.
You should be:
- Be highly motivated, passionate and committed to providing high quality learning opportunities in an inclusive environment.
- Be committed to ensuring all children make good progress socially, emotionally and academically.
- Have QTS and strong subject knowledge
- Outstanding classroom organisational skills which facilitate pupil independence and high standards of learning.
- A commitment to high standards of behaviour and the building of high quality teacher/pupil/parent relationships, as a foundation for outstanding teaching and learning.
- Resilience and personal attributes so that change and improvement is seen as a positive
- Drive to lead improvements.
In return for your commitment and passion for teaching, we offer:
- a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment
- access to regular CPD sessions, focusing on learning and teaching and subject scholarship
- opportunities provided by being part of the Ascension Catholic Academy Trust
- a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme
- Teacher pension scheme
If you would like to arrange a school tour or would like further information, please do contact us.
Please note, we will consider applications as they are received and therefore may appoint before the closing date.
Safeguarding Statement:
St. Ignatius Catholic Primary School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To achieve our commitment we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS (old CRB), satisfactory references and qualifications checks.