Aquinas Church of England Education Trust

Class Teacher - Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Overview

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic teacher to join our friendly and dedicated team to cover a teacher who is going on maternity leave in February 2025.

Personal attributes

The Role (will include/require):

  • Full time class teaching responsibility with planned release.
  • High expectations of behaviour, wellbeing, and inclusion of all pupils.
  • Opportunities for CPD including working with colleagues in the school and across the Trust.
  • Training and development (internal/external).
  • Leadership opportunities for suitable candidate including maths.

 

The Person (must):

  • Have QTS status.
  • Have a desire to professionally improve.
  • Want to work as part of a hardworking, dedicated, and cohesive team.

 

In return, we offer:

  • a happy community committed to providing the best education for our pupils built upon a strong sense of belonging and mutual respect, giving our children the encouragement to flourish and succeed.
  • professional development of all colleagues.
  • a distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
  • a skilled and experienced team of professionals.

Salary & Benefits

Grade:                                      Main pay scale/ Upper pay scale

Hours:                                      Full Time

Accountable to:                 Head teacher

Contract:                              Temporary, Fixed Term for up to 1 year (maternity cover)

                                                   Due to commence February 2025 but this can be negotiated to start on the 6th                                                               January 2025 if preferred.

Location

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
School Road
Chislehurst
Greater London
BR7 5PQ

Supporting documents

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.

Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Officer, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.

 Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained. All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates may have their references taken-up before any interview – unless explicitly requested in your application.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

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