To start 2nd June 2025
Fixed term maternity cover
This is an exciting opportunity to join St Margaret's Academy a vibrant, nurturing school that holds the pupils and the community at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to employ a new teacher for a position in Key Stage 2 to cover maternity leave.
We are looking for the right person with the right personality and skills who will fit in with our school team. Having the following characteristics will be ideal:
1. Conscientious, motivated and works effectively as a team player
2. Fantastic relationships with children and adults
3. Loves teaching
4. Excellent at engaging pupils in their learning
5. Energy and enthusiasm
6. Doesn’t take themselves too seriously and has a good sense of humour
7. Enjoys learning themselves
A real strength of the school is our nurturing commitment to the children in our care who thrive with the support we help provide. Children are very happy here and staff wellbeing is a high priority. I believe you would find this a very rewarding place to work as we are a great staff team, very supportive of each other – and we enjoy a laugh along the way.
If you are interested in joining us, you are very welcome to come and have a look around. Visits have been arranged for Wednesday 7th May at Thursday 8th May at / 2:00pm or Friday 9th May at / 2:00pm. Visits will last for about one hour.
If you are unable to visit and would like to chat about the vacancy, you are very welcome to phone for a discussion with myself. If you would like to book a visit or a phone conversation, please contact the school office on 01803 327090.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such all applicants will be required to submit details of two referees who will be contacted in advance of interviews for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.
A copy of our “Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures”, a copy of our “Policy Statement on Recruiting Applicants with Criminal Records” and the Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found on our school website under “Policies”.
For further details about the post, an application form, job description and person specification please email Bridget Duff on .