Class Teacher (KS1 or 2)
St Mary’s C of E Primary School
Southampton
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- Salary:
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Spring Term 2022
- Apply by:
- 3 December 2021
Job overview
Are you passionate about changing the life chances of young people?
Dear Colleague,
Thank you for your interest in our advertised class teacher position. We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to our dedicated school team.
Although initially for a fixed period of one year, to support maternity, the successful candidate will be presented with the opportunity to progress within the school if demonstrating the right impact.
We are keen to receive applications from both experienced and early career teachers – we know that both can add a dynamic to school that will support our continued growth and development.
Candidates should be committed to upholding the Christian values and ethos promoted within a Church of England school.
Information about our school:
We are a large (three-form-entry) primary school situated in the city centre of Southampton. We serve a diverse community with almost three-quarters of our pupils speaking English as an additional language.
In Spring 2022, we look forward to welcoming a new headteacher and growing senior team.
We are committed to investing in teachers and have agreed with governors a new 'staff charter' to focus purely on wellbeing for teaching staff members.
Our offer to every teacher:
- Bespoke professional development opportunities. We do not believe in subjecting teachers to meetings and professional development that isn't suited to their professional growth.
- Cutting-edge technology for the planning and delivery of lessons. Use of multi-collaboration platforms to simplify the process of lesson planning.
- A device to help your planning, preparation and assessment.
- From Spring 2022: a ‘staff wellbeing charter’ with perks including, a paid days leave throughout the year for personal wellbeing. A commitment to reduce planning.
- From 2022, the introduction of a new curriculum for non-core subjects that includes the sequential planning, learning resources and visuals.
Application information:
Your interview day is a mutual process aligned to helping you to decide if this is the school to advance your career in. We aim to make the day as supportive as possible. Any questions pre or post application can be sent to Kevin Brown, our school business manager. (kevin.brown@stmaryspri.org.uk).
Telephone conversations with the incoming Headteacher will be arranged with all interested candidates.
Closing date: Friday 3rd December 2021
Shortlisting: Friday 3rd December 2021
Interviews: Monday 6th December 2021
Safeguarding and Candidate Statement:
St Mary’s CE Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references, health checks and DBS clearance We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Attached documents
About St Mary’s C of E Primary School
- St Mary’s C of E Primary School
- Ascupart Street, Southampton
- Hampshire
- SO14 1LU
- United Kingdom
Welcome to St. Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
St. Mary's is situated directly beside Saint Mary's Stadium - Home of Southampton Football Club. Ours is a strong history, with our school in existence since 1841.
We exist to serve our community. Leaders, teachers and support staff share a common mission to support children in our care to be the very best they can be.
Across our school, engagement is high. Behaviour is EXEMPLARY. Children lead by example and, like our Ofsted report says, we have created a 'haven of calm'.
Ofsted October 2023:
"Pupils flourish at this exceptional school. They receive an excellent education, with a sharp focus on learning and remembering more, growing in character, and future life chances. Relationships are strong and pupils are very happy. They feel incredibly safe in this haven of calm"
"Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary. Pupils are eager to learn. They consider themselves lucky to attend this school. Pupils are incredibly proud of winning a ‘star pupil’ mug for exceeding the school’s already sky-high expectations. Pupils, including children in the early years, learn exceptionally well."
"Learning comes alive at St Mary’s. Teachers help pupils to remember their learning. For example, in a Year 2 lesson, pupils used virtual reality headsets to learn and understand more about school life in ancient Mesopotamia. The curriculum builds in opportunities for pupils to recap on previous learning. Teachers draw and build on prior learning exceptionally well."
SIAMS (Church of England) Inspection November 2023:
"St Mary's is a truly transformational Church school, serving a richly diverse area. Leaders are dedicated to ensuring all individuals develop their gifts and flourish. The school's Christian vision is articulated in its mission to serve both the community and God. Leaders recognise the uniqueness of every pupil and work hard to empower them to use their gifts. They will do ‘whatever it takes’ to realise that potential."
"St Mary's serves its community, in line with its mission."
"Curriculum leadership is robust. Leaders ensure that curriculum plans connect knowledge across different subject areas to create meaningful learning experiences. They look beyond primary school and aim to produce responsible, respectful, and ambitious young citizens."
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