TEACHER

Location

St Joseph's RC Academy, Todmorden

Information

St. Josephs is an expanding primary school which is part of Romero Catholic Academy Trust, serving the community of Todmorden in the Diocese of Salford. We pride ourselves on the achievements we have made both academic and non, through our excellent relationships with one another based on mutual trust and respect. The school sets high expectations for our pupils regardless of their starting points and our staff work tirelessly to enable pupils to reach their potential. (The school achieved the best SATs results in Calderdale prior to the pandemic).

The Governors of St. Josephs wish to appoint a professional and highly motivated teacher to join our team from 1st September 2021.

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner who is / has:
- a practising Catholic or someone who is supportive of the faith and is willing to actively model and promote the Catholic values and ethos of the school;
- a passion and desire to impact upon all members of our school community, but particularly across EYFS and KS1;
- a `can do' attitude to join our strong team and improve our already high standards of teaching and learning;
- a working knowledge of the curriculum for both Early Years and Key Stage 1;
- committed to giving their best so our children can achieve their potential.

The team of staff have worked hard to ensure standards of attainment and behaviour across the school are good, and we are now ready to move on to the next stage of our journey. The dynamic teacher was also the Reading Leader; if that is an area in which you have experience, please mention this in your personal statement.

Visits to the school will be held by appointment only - please ring the school office on 01706 812948 to make an appointment.

All applications, on the CES Application Form, downloadable from the school website, to be received by noon on 14th May 2021. Shortlisting will be on the same day and shortlisted candidates will be notified no later than Monday 17th May.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Proposed Interview Date:

17/05/2021 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Elizabeth Lloyd, Headteacher

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return to the HR Manager
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.