St John's CE Primary Academy (part of St Chad’s Academies Trust) is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, adaptable and successful practitioner from September 2025.
We are seeking to recruit a passionate and outstanding teacher who is committed to putting children first. At St Johns, we are all leaders and work collaboratively sharing good practice and supporting school improvement. We have a shared style of leadership and encourage candidates who have an ability to work proactively to develop the learning opportunities for our children.
We are looking for a teacher who can:
* Develop an exciting and caring learning environment where our children will flourish both academically and spiritually
* Motivate children through exciting experiences and opportunities which create resilience, hope and aspirations for the future.
* Work collaboratively with all staff demonstrating a flexible and positive approach to challenge and change.
The successful candidate will have experience of the primary curriculum, have an excellent understanding of the expectations of learners and have the personal drive to achieve excellence.
Applications from ECTs are also welcome.
We are looking for a teacher who will:
* Deliver learning opportunities of a consistently high standard.
* Be able to share good practice with colleagues and work flexibly alongside and in support of them.
* Have a track record of successfully raising standards and ensuring all pupil groups make good progress.
* Be in empathy with and support the Christian foundation of the academy.
* Promote and model the values and ethos of the Trust
* Be reflective practitioners
* Think strategically and act practically to promote the positive ethos of learning
* Possess excellent organisational and communication skills and has the ability to develop effective relationships with staff, children, parents/carers and our community.
* Promote the spiritual welfare of the children and staff
* Be willing to lead a curriculum subject
Our children want a teacher who:
* Is kind, funny and patient
* Treats everyone fairly
* Helps everyone
* Is strict but not too strict
* Is interested in us, a bit like a best friend
We offer:
* Motivated and enthusiastic children with excellent behaviour, who are eager to contribute, learn and are proud of their academy communities that live out their Christian values.
* Professional, friendly and dedicated colleagues
* A thorough and robust induction programme
* A welcoming environment
* Opportunities for training and professional development
* Supportive parents/carers and Local Academy Committee (Governors)
* A SLT with a clear vision for the future.
We welcome and encourage informal visits, so if you are interested in joining us please contact our school office on 07377810860 or jon.mannion@stchads.ukto arrange an appointment
For further information and an application pack please contact the office.
Closing date for application: Tuesday 11thJuly 2025 9am
Short listing will take place that morning.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 16thJuly 2025.
The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/ vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
St Chad’s Academies Trust is committed and working towards equal opportunity in employment.
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