Class Teacher - EYFS in the first instance

St James the Great Catholic Primary School
Peckham Road, Peckham, SE15 5LP.

Class Teacher – Early Years Teacher in the first instance

MPS/UPS/NQT welcome to apply

Required for September 2017

St James the Great is an inclusive, thriving and popular school which is part of a hard federation with another school in Southwark Local Authority. Together we are working towards becoming outstanding. Ofted rated as ‘Good’ in April 2017.  We believe in professional development and richness of experience. The School would like to appoint a committed teacher, ideally a practising Catholic, to join our team as we help and support our pupils to fulfill their potential.

We can offer you a School, which has: 

• Children that are happy, well behaved, enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference.
• Friendly and supportive committed colleagues, who are committed to learning and achieving together.
•  A caring and supportive learning community, strong links with parents, the Parish and the local community.
• On-going CPD with regular release time to reflect and improve on your practice.
• A collaborative and supportive Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team highly committed to developing others.
• Great transport links by bus and with a short walk of Peckham Rye train station.

What our students say about their School:

• It is welcoming with kind pupils.
• There are lots of different trips and activities.
• The children’s work is displayed all over the school.
• It has teachers who challenge us.
• We come together to enjoy assemblies.
• The Governors are looking for a talented and enthusiastic teacher who has a passion for making a difference to the learning and life chances for children. 

To do this, you will be:

• A successful practitioner who can demonstrate excellent practice and provide exciting learning experiences for the children in your class.
•  Committed and enthusiastic about each individual child’s learning and determined to see that each child maximises their full potential.
•  Creative and imaginative, having the ability to enthuse children, inspire and motivate. 
•  Able to work as a team member.

If you interested in joining the staff team at St James, you are welcome to come and visit us to see what a great place this is to work. Please contact the school office to arrange a tour, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

To request a School tour please contact  Mrs Robinson, on 020 7703 5870, or by email at office@stjamesthegreat.southwark.sch.uk.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date for return of completed application forms: Noon Monday 12th June 2017.

Short listing by Tuesday 13th June 2017 with interviews Thursday 15th June 2017.

www.stjamesthegreat.southwark.sch.uk