What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 2 Class Teacher to join our team on a maternity cover basis. The successful candidate will create a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating learning environment where children are supported to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality teaching and learning in line with the national curriculum and the ethos of a Catholic school.
* Support the faith life of the school, fostering pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
* Plan, prepare, and assess lessons effectively to meet the needs of all pupils.
* Create a positive, safe, and supportive classroom environment.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to ensure the best outcomes for children.
* Contribute to the wider life of the school community such as supporting school Masses on Sunday mornings at various dates throughout the year.
About You
The successful candidate will:
* Be a qualified teacher (QTS essential).
* Demonstrate a commitment to the vision and values of Catholic education (being a practising Catholic is desirable but not essential).
* Have experience of teaching at Key Stage 1, ideally Year 2.
* Be passionate about teaching and learning, with high expectations for all pupils.
* Be able to inspire, motivate, and support children to achieve their best.
* Be an excellent communicator and a team player.
What We Offer
* A welcoming and faith-filled school community.
* Happy, caring, confident, motivated children who love coming to school every day to learn.
* A hardworking team of dedicated, positive and very supportive staff.
* A supportive community which has strong links with parents and Parish.
* A proactive approach to your Professional Development.
* An active and supportive Governing Body.
* Mentoring support and coaching from our experienced leaders.
* Thorough and supportive induction process.
* Commitment to staff well-being and workload.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our Lady and St Kenelm is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore the post is subject to an enhanced DBS statement. We also conduct online searches for all posts in line with guidance from KCSIE 2025. Online searches are not part of the shortlisting process itself and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview. All references are followed up using a pre-interview safeguarding enquiry form if called to interview and if appointed a more thorough reference will be sought.
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