Lower Key Stage 2 Teacher

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and creative KS2 teacher for our pupils. St John Fisher CVA is a vibrant, high achieving and friendly school. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and caring teacher to join our team. At St John Fisher, we believe every child is a child of God and has a great future ahead of them. We are a family of faith who live by faith preparing children to become independent and prepared for whatever life has in store for them. We are a small, happy school which promotes a love of knowledge and a culture of learning. We focus on building self-esteem and confidence so that success can be achieved spiritually, morally and academically. We are committed to high attainment for all learners regardless of ability or aptitude. While this is a full-time teaching post, we are also open to applications from candidates who are interested in exploring a part-time KS2 teaching role.

• Be aspirational and positive in their approach to removing the barriers which face young people
• Possess an impressive presence and be an excellent practitioner of working in KS2
• Show initiative and be self-motivated
• Have high expectations of what can be achieved
• Display a good sense of humour and play a role within the wider school community
We will offer:
• Creative, happy and enthusiastic pupil
• A strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued
• CPD opportunities to ensure that you are successful
• Committed, hardworking and dedicated staff
• A welcoming, caring and supportive environment
  
  Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 23 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
• Childcare - If you have children that attend before/after school at one of the 23 schools in our Trust, that provide their own provision, as an employee you will be able to access this resource for free.
About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust Our school is part of the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust which brings together the 23 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Leicester City, Rutland and Leicestershire. Our priority is to ensure the very best Catholic Education for all young people in our community, whatever their circumstances. We will achieve this together, through a strategic approach to sharing best practice, effective challenge and support from a central standards and performance team and opportunities for high quality Continuing Professional Development. The Trust and all our schools within our Trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants. The Trust will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust's Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.