Class Teacher

Thank you for your interest in applying for the role of Class Teacher at St William's Catholic Primary School. We are seeking to appoint a talented practitioner to join our hard working and successful team, to teach an EYFS / KS1 mixed age class. This is a permanent, part-time post for 22.75 hours per week from January 2025. This is a fabulous opportunity for you to join us and work with a fantastic group of committed staff who believe strongly in education and working to improve the life chances of our children and young people.

• Qualified teacher status
• Degree
• Evidence of appropriate professional development for the role of class teacher
• Experience in teaching in the primary classroom (EYFS, KS1 or KS2)
SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and age-related expectations
• Knowledge and understanding of a variety of effective teaching and learning strategies
• A good understanding of how children learn
• Ability to monitor, assess, record and report children's attainment and achievement
• Ability to provide challenging learning opportunities for children with a range of needs, yet maintain their engagement
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils' needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
• Good ICT skills and knowledge, and ability to use these to appropriately support effective learning
• Is willing to participate in all school's activities and to lead/supervise extra-curricular activities
PERSONAL QUALITIES
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to establish/maintain/develop positive relationships with all members of the school's community
• Enthuse and inspire children
• Ability to work under pressure and priorities effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Resilient, reliable and honest
• Flexible attitude to work
• Ability to prioritise effectively
• Work well as part of a whole school team supporting and being supported by others
• Good health and attendance record
OTHER (including special requirements)
• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people
• Commitment to equality and diversity
• Commitment to health and safety
• Understanding and engagement with Keeping Children Safe in Education principles and guidance
• Commitment to statutory requirements regarding equal opportunities, SEND, Safeguarding and Child Protection, We can offer a welcoming school with a caring ethos, enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are actively involved in their own learning, a dedicated and experienced staff and supportive and experienced governors.