Classroom Teacher
Ref: SCH-SC'sCOE(P) M-0062Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 26.00 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: MPS 1 – UPS 3The Role
Class Teacher– St Sidwell's C of E Primary Academy, Exeter
Hours: several teaching posts available, both permanent and temporary, various hours
Grade: MPS 1 – UPS 3
Benefits: Teachers Pension Scheme. Commitment to your continuous professional development through our people strategy.
Start Date: Summer Term 2024 or Autumn Term 2024
Closing date – Friday 19th January 2024 at 9:00am
Interview date – Friday 26th January 2024
St Sidwell’s is a happy, thriving and successful one form entry Primary School and Nursery, located in the heart of Exeter City Centre, with committed staff and pupils who are eager to learn. Our school has a strong Christian ethos, a belief in the importance of community and a commitment to excellence for all. We all embrace, encourage and celebrate diversity.
We are seeking to fill a number of teaching posts, both permanent and temporary. We are interested in hearing from applicants who have experience working in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 and can join our team of dedicated staff in either the Summer Term 2024 or Autumn Term 2024. Some of these posts will require a Subject Leadership responsibility, of either a Core or Foundation subject. MPS or UPS applications will be considered.
We strongly encourage visits to school and a discussion with the Headteacher, Angie Rowe, regarding the roles. We are also offering school tours on Friday 12th January, at both 2:30pm and 4:30pm.
Please contact our school office to book onto the tour or to speak with the Headteacher on the following email address: sids.admin@stcmat.org
To find out more about our school you are invited to visit the website
Welcome to St Sidwell's Church of England Primary and Nursery School (st-sidwells-ce.devon.sch.uk)
Our school is part of the St Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust family of nineteen schools, where staff benefit from collaborative partnerships with other schools and a commitment to continuous professional development. Their central team provide support in working alongside our leaders and staff, working together to ensure our school is successful and a wonderful place of learning for both pupils and staff.
To apply please complete the application form, which can be found on Vacancies | St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust (stchristophersmat.org) by 9AM on Friday 19th January 2024. Interviews will be held on Friday 26th January 2024. Please let us know age phase and subject specialisms in your application.
Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.
Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| Qualified Teacher Status |
Essential
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Skills
| Experience/Knowledge | |
|---|---|
| A passion for, and strength in, the teaching of computing or modern foreign languages |
Desirable
|
| Ability to use new and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning |
Desirable
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| A commitment to developing an engaging and motivating curriculum rooted in first hand experiences: making the most of the school and local environment. |
Essential
|
| A demonstrable commitment to inclusion |
Essential
|
| Ability to use a range of formative and summative assessment strategies to inform planning and provision |
Essential
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| Highly effective behaviour and classroom management strategies |
Essential
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| Sound pedagogical understanding of how children learn, including effective teaching and behaviour management strategies |
Essential
|
| Ability to deliver high quality teaching and learning that meets the needs of all learners and enables at least good progress (stating any particular phases of strengths). |
Essential
|
| Qualifications | |
| Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development |
Essential
|
| Personal Attributes | |
| A reflective practitioner |
Essential
|
| A clear sense of own professional goals, a lifelong learner. |
Essential
|
| Ability to provide curriculum leadership in short or medium term- please state subject areas or experience |
Essential
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| A clear sense of own professional goals, a lifelong learner. |
Essential
|
| Personal Qualities | |
| Empathy for the aspiration of the Church of England’s vision for education (this is central to the Trust’s operation) |
Essential
|
| Ability to work flexibly, showing a creative flair and passion for all that you do. |
Essential
|
| Highly resilient with a positive outlook |
Essential
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| Experience | |
| Experience of teaching across the primary age range |
Desirable
|
| Experience of building positive links with parents and the wider community |
Essential
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| Experience of tailoring learning and delivery to match the needs of pupils. |
Essential
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| Successful experience of teaching across the primary range delivering the whole primary curriculum and able to evidence at least good progress and achievement of pupils. |
Essential
|
| CPD / Training | |
| Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development |
Essential
|
Related Documents
Safeguarding Information
St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Our safeguarding policy can be accessed via the below link:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/3/safeguarding
Our commitment to EDI
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.
If you have any problems applying
If you experience any problems submitting your application, please contact the FACE-Ed team on 01924 907319 during office hours (8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday).
If you have any questions related to the position please contact the HR Team on hr@stcmat.org.
SID - St Sidwell's CE Primary School & Nursery
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
York Road
Exeter
Devon
EX4 6PG
Monika Allen
Monika.allen@stcmat.org