Classroom Teacher - Permanent

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher who is an aspiring leader, to become part of our teaching team helping us to achieve our mission to ‘Enrich Lives Every Day’. We are looking for someone who can develop strong, positive relationships that inspire children to be the best they can be academically, personally, socially and spiritually. You will work as part of a team, under the direction of the phase lead and the Headteacher and Deputy Head, to ensure all children are receiving the best possible education to reach their full potential.

We are interested to know, through your personal statement, any subject interests or age phase expertise. Applications from both aspiring leaders, newly qualified and  early careers teachers are welcomed.

Our new teacher’s needs to:

-       Be an exemplary teacher, who is an inspirational, creative and innovative.

-       Have a sound pedagogical understanding of how children learn, including effective teaching and behaviour management strategies.

-       Plan an engaging and motivating curriculum rooted in first hand experiences: making the most of the school and local environment.

-       Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion.

-       Be a reflective practitioner.

-       Willing to commit to working with leaders and staff to support the development of the school vision.

In return, we can offer:

-       Children who are keen to learn, look after each other and are proud of their school.

-       A supportive and dedicated staff team, who are passionate about providing our children with the best learning opportunities.

-       Professional development opportunities to enhance career aspirations.

-       A supportive and coaching approach to school improvement and teacher development. 

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

 

St Michael’s CofE Primary academy is a larger than average, primary school, located in Heavitree, Exeter. It is part of St Christopher’s Trust which comprises of 19 schools across the county. St Michael’s has enjoyed an excellent reputation for serving the local community for over 140 years. It is oversubscribed and is currently full with 420 pupils. The school is inclusive and as such, welcomes children with a range of needs and from a variety of backgrounds. This leads to an active learning environment, catering for diverse cohorts whilst ensuring high standards. There is a strong team culture with staff working closely with each other for the benefit of all the children. Through established and embedded values, St Michael’s children are not only excellent learners, they are also first class citizens, helping to make the world a better place for all.  

 

Visits to the school are encouraged and tours are available to book via email to hr@stcmat.org for the following dates: Tuesday 7^th May - 10am, 2pm and 4pm, Friday 10^th May - 10am and 2pm and Monday 13^th May – 4pm.

  

To apply - please select the apply now button.

If you have any problems applying for this vacancy, please contact HR@stcmat.org.

 

 

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, for all shortlisted applicants. 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.

Our safeguarding policy can be viewed on our policies page.

 

Benefits

Other
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance programme
Tax Free Childcare
Teacher's pension Scheme

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Qualified Teacher Status		Essential

Skills

Experience/Knowledge
Ability to use new and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning	Desirable
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
Highly effective behaviour and classroom management strategies	Essential
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
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
Experience
Experience of teaching across the primary age range	Desirable
Experience of building positive links with parents and the wider community	Essential
Experience of tailoring learning and delivery to match the needs of pupils.	Essential
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