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RECEPTION CLASS TEACHER (Full time/Maternity Cover)
Contract: Fixed Term (1st September 2025 to June 30th 2026)
Salary: M1 £31,650 to UPS 3 £49,084 per annum
Required for 1st September 2025, the Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher to join our friendly and dedicated team. The appointment will last until the return of the present post holder.
Candidates should be either committed and practising Catholics, or show a willingness to fully and actively support the Catholic ethos and life of the school.
We are seeking someone who:
•has qualified teaching status
•is fully supportive of the Catholic aims and mission of the school
•is able to evidence outstanding practice
•demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of effective early years practice, pedagogy and assessment
•places children at the centre of the learning process and ensure all children are making excellent progress
•is enthusiastic, flexible and committed to raising standards of attainment and achievement for all children
•is an effective communicator with strong organisational and time management skills
•is able to engage positively with all members of the school community
•is prepared to take an active part in the wider life of the school
We can offer you:
•a warm and welcoming school community with high aspirations for everyone
•happy and delightful children who respond to challenge and are keen to learn
•an enthusiastic, supportive and hard-working team of staff
•supportive Governors and parents
•a commitment to providing a range of opportunities for professional development
Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Siobhan Foster, Head Teacher.
The governing body and the Diocese are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and the Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard them. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Closing Date: Monday 23rd June (12 noon)
Shortlisting: Wednesday 25th June
Interviews: w/b 30th June
Safeguarding Statement
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall 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.
In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).
School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.