Classroom Teacher

The Role

Are you a passionate and experienced Class Teacher who believes in creating a stimulating, enabling, learning environment? Looking for a fresh challenge? Want to be part of an ambitious school with a supportive team and wonderful children. If you are motivated about developing the curriculum, raising standards and providing stimulating learning experiences, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking to appoint a Class Teacher at Upton St James, a wonderful and inclusive school in the Upton area of Torquay. Upton St James is based in a Victorian school building but hold modern, nurturing values and pride ourselves on our strong community links. Our Christian Ethos helps to create a warm, calm atmosphere, whilst priding ourselves on our high achievements.

The Academy is part of the St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 19 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration. The Trust will build a package of exceptional continuous professional development around the appointed teacher.

We are looking for a rigorous practitioner to bring learning to life for our pupils. We welcome applicants with a range of experiences and specialisms with a view to the successful applicant growing into a key role in our staff team. 

We would particularly welcome applications from teachers with an interest in and/or experience of working with SEND learners – so if you are interested in becoming a SENDCO either now or in the future, then this could be a great opportunity for you!  

Whatever your experience or specialist area, you will be skillful in challenging each pupil, whatever their starting point, using your strong pedagogical practice and philosophy so that every pupil can truly ‘Rise their best!’ With high expectations, you will be used to being proactive, as well as collaborating with others.

The class you will lead will be discussed at interview, based on your knowledge and experience.

This is an exciting role that will help shape the future development of the school. In joining Upton, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. You will develop your teaching and leadership skills in a Trust that has a strong focus on CPD and personal development. As a Church of England school, you will be happy to support the Christian ethos through our school values.

When completing an application please ensure you address all aspects of the person specification and list any additional subject strengths.

If you would like to arrange a tour of the school, please contact the school directly on 01803 326286.

Your completed application form should be submitted by Tuesday 21^st May 2024 9.00am.  Interviews will be held on Friday 24^th May 2024.

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.

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

 

 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.

Benefits

Other
Childcare voucher	Childcare voucher
CPD	CPD programme
Cycle to work scheme	Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme	Employee Assistance Programme
Teacher's Pension Scheme	Teacher's pension Scheme

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Qualified Teacher Status		Essential

Skills

Experience
Successful experience of teaching KS1 and able to evidence at least good progress and achievement of pupils.	Essential
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
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
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
Ability to provide curriculum leadership in short or medium term- please state subject areas or experience	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
CPD / Training
Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development	Essential