Upper KS2 Class Teacher

Upper KS2 Class Teacher – Full Time

Permanent contract from 1st September 2024

Main Scale – M1 - 6

Our vision is that with faith and belief we can transform lives – not only in our own school but also beyond, in our local and international communities, creating global citizens of the future who are stewards of the earth. We want our children to leave St Georges with the knowledge and skills to flourish in life, and the dispositions to help others to flourish as well.

The governors, pupils and staff of St Georges Church School and Nursery are looking to appoint an ambitious teacher to join our innovative school which offers a range of opportunities for someone wishing to continue or develop as an ‘expert’ teacher. Our school is a family, with a strong community and a mission to create classrooms where children achieve more than they think possible.

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, innovative and inclusive teacher, who is able to foster positive relationships with the whole school community. We are a ‘good’ school where leaders are ‘passionate about providing a good education and care for all our pupils’. We are a school that continually seeks out progression for ourselves and our children in an ever-changing educational landscape – St Georges does not stand still. Adults are supported to fulfil their highest aspirations, so that all members of our learning community can live life in all its fullness (John 10:10) and become active contributors to building a better world. St Georges citizens are stewards of the Earth.

We are looking for a successful teacher who:

• Has excellent communication skills, who can inspire, challenge, support and nurture children, sustaining the high morale that exists within the school, while maintaining and strengthening links with parents, our ecumenical partners and the wider community.

• Is passionate about excellence in teaching and learning, and about enabling every child to flourish and become the best version of themselves.

• Has high expectations of pupils, colleagues and themselves.

• Is able to empower and motivate children.

• Has a thirst for professional development and always striving to be the best version of yourself.

We can offer you:

• A strong school community with a distinctively Christian ethos, having a clear focus on children as individuals, united as an inclusive family.

• A vibrant and uplifting school, where pupils, staff and governors enjoy working together and where everyone is encouraged to achieve more than they thought possible.

• Friendly, happy and enthusiastic pupils who enjoy coming to school, behave well and are eager to learn, and who take pride in their school, their classmates and their teachers.

• An experienced and dedicated staff team, who work energetically and professionally to sustain the school improvement journey, embracing new ideas and opportunities to develop their professional skills.

• Excellent relationships between pupils and staff and between staff and governors, based on high levels of mutual respect, care and responsibility.

• An engaged and supportive Local Governing Committee.

• A commitment to continued professional development for staff at all levels.

• The support of the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust, with exciting opportunities for a high level of collaboration and CPD. Schools work collaboratively for locally identified and driven school improvement and professional development.

• Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust which include a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment.

Visits from prospective candidates to the school prior to the application are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please book an appointment via phone or email the School Office Manager, Catherine Andrews.

These are the available slots for visiting to tour the school and meet the headteacher:

• Monday 30th April at 9.30am

• Thursday 2nd May at 1.30pm

• Wednesday 8th May at 10.30am

• Wednesday 8th May at 4.30pm

The Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.

Application forms should be accompanied by a supporting statement that sets out how you meet the person specification in terms of skills and experience and also how your educational philosophy aligns with ours and sent to the school office by post or email the School Office Manager.

Closing date: Monday 13th May at 9am

Shortlisting: Monday 13th May

Possible observations of candidates in their schools: Friday 17th May

Interview date: Wednesday 22nd May

This post will commence: 1st September 2024