CLASS TEACHER

Location

ST MATTHEW'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY
New Hall Lane , Preston , Lancashire , PR1 5XB
Tel: 01772 794482
School website: www.st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 466

Information

Cidari Education and the Governing Body of St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, dedicated and committed Class Teacher, initially to be based in Key Stage 2. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our wonderful primary academy.

St Matthew's has been serving the local community for 150 years. Our pastoral care for our families is described as “exceptional”. We are very proud that our care for our children and families is recognised and we expect all who seek to work with us to share this dedication.

We want the very best for our children, this is summed up in our Vision Statement which declares that we wish every member of our school family to “Be blessed by God, be happy & aspire to be…”

What we offer

A welcoming environment where the children enjoy learning, are positive, cheerful and well behaved.
Professional, hardworking and motivated team of teachers and support staff committed to developing and raising standards.
Positive relationships with parents and the wider community.
Development opportunities within our academies trust and investment in your professional development and future career.
A positive working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, and high standards of achievement and behaviour
Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
Eligibility to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme
Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
Employment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements.
Terms and conditions protected through a formal trade union recognition agreement with all the major education and support staff unions, and supported through regular JCNC meetings.
Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
Cycle to work scheme
Are you

A deep understanding of how learning occurs?
A range of assessment techniques to accelerate pupil progress and attainment and the ability to articulate these?
An understanding of the ways in which co-operative learning strategies and independent learning opportunities contribute to embedded learning and progress?
A commitment to continuing professional development?

Can you:

Commit to creating a positive and safe learning environment for all pupils in our school?
Understand and fulfil your responsibilities in respect of class teaching and raising standards?
Show interest and respect to all stakeholders of our school, thereby positively promoting our school’s and the Trust’s vison and values?
Develop and enhance our relationships with all of our parents and partners?


Rehabilitation 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.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

More Information can be found at http://www.st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/

Proposed Interview Date:

30/10/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education are committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please Apply Via https://www.eteach.com/careers/st-matthewscofe-lancs/job/class-teacher-1444345.

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