Class Teacher – Phase Leader

Class Teacher – Phase Leader

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

ST2850(e)

Full time

£30,000 - £46,525 per annum TLR2a £3,214 per annum

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust and you will not be an employee of Newcastle City Council.

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School

Beaufront Gardens

Fenham

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE5 2SA

English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary is a highly respected two-form entry Catholic school providing a good education for all our pupils. The opportunity has arisen to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, excellent classroom teacher who is sympathetic and supportive to the aims and ethos of a Catholic School.

English Martyrs strives to wrap children in an atmosphere of care, love and fun. We aim to provide for their moral, social, spiritual and cultural development so that they will have excellent attitudes and relationships.

This is a permanent post suitable for an experienced teacher who will become a member of the Leadership Team of the school and will have leadership responsibilities for a specific Phase within school, as well as leading a curriculum subject.

You will be expected to make a full contribution to the life of the school following the Catholic ethos.

Since April 2021, we have been part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, a family of 39 schools, made up of 5 secondary schools and 34 primary schools from across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland, in the north of the Diocese.

Applications are welcomed from teachers who:

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<li>are practicing Catholics or will be sympathetic to the teachings of the Catholic Church and will promote our school and Trust ethos and values;</li>

<li>are inspirational, innovative, dedicated and highly effective; committed to raising standards;</li>

<li>would like to develop their leadership skills;</li>

<li>are flexible and adaptable in their approach to teaching, and are able to demonstrate knowledge and skill to nurture our children towards reaching their full potential;</li>

<li>have an excellent working knowledge of the primary curriculum; and related assessment procedures;</li>

<li>have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and as part of a team as well as to contribute to the leadership team in addressing standards across the school;</li>

<li>will co-ordinate a core curriculum subject;</li>

<li>have the commitment to contribute to the corporate life of the school. </li>

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We can offer you:

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<li>a very strong Catholic ethos;</li>

<li>an enthusiastic, supportive and hard-working team of staff;</li>

<li>highly motivated, friendly, polite and well-behaved children;</li>

<li>an inclusive school, where everyone matters;</li>

<li>active and supportive governors, parents and parish community;</li>

<li>a strong commitment to continuous professional development and a network of support from our Trust and Diocese. </li>

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All applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school and appointments can be made by contacting our School Business Manager, Mrs Julie Kenny via email office@emcps.co.uk or by telephone 0191 2747463.

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website at www.emcps.co.uk or sent out electronically by request. Completed applications and associated documents, accompanied by a covering letter, should be sent electronically for the attention of the Headteacher, Miss Maria Elliott at office@emcps.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Noon on Tuesday 30th April 2024 (shortlisting will take place after this date and any successful candidates will be informed of arrangements for interview).

The School, Governors, BBCET and Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. An offer of employment would be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. English Martyrs&rsquo; has formally adopted the Diocesan Model Statement on Equal Opportunities to ensure that we assess the best candidate against the criteria provided and do not discriminate on grounds of age, sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.

Permanent

Closing date:

30 April 2024