Job Introduction
Job description - Class Teacher - Maternity Cover EYFS
Job details: Salary: MPS or UPS (Suitable for ECT)
Maternity Cover from July or September 2025
St Columba is a small Primary School underpinned by a strong, supportive team, dedicated to improving the education and well-being for all our children. St Columba is now graded by OFSTED as a Good school in all areas. We are a Centre of Excellence for Inclusion and have a strong, relational approach to supporting the needs of all children. St Columba is part of the DCAT Academy Trust.
The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust exists for its schools. Each school is unique in its own right and serves its own children and local community. As an education academy trust, our schools work together to support and challenge each other to keep improving so that all of our children can achieve their best and their God-given potential in all aspects of school life. We see that collaboration works and being together in our local hubs we have the ability to share what’s working well and seek support in areas where things can be even better.
For this reason, St Columba is looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who has a passion for developing their career and contributing to the further development of the school. The successful candidate will be motivated, able to reflect on own practice, professional and committed to the children of St Columba to ensure all children get the best possible start to their education.
Qualities
It is expected that the successful applicant will:
* Be committed to continuous school improvement.
* Able to work on his/her own initiative in the execution of the duties of a class teacher.
* Be able to relate effectively to staff, children, parents, governors, and the general public.
* Promote positive relationships amongst all those working within the school.
* Stay at the forefront of developments in education and be confident to try new ways of working.
* Motivate, challenge, and inspire children to provide an outstanding learning experience for all children, resulting in positive outcomes.
* Set appropriate and demanding expectations for pupils’ learning, motivation, and presentation of work.
* Create a culture where pupils experience a positive and enriching school life and hold relationships at the forefront of the well-being of all.
* Uphold educational standards to prepare pupils from all backgrounds for their next phase of education and life.
* Encourage high standards of behaviour from pupils, built on rules and routines that are understood by staff and pupils and clearly demonstrated by all adults in school.
• Have high expectations and ambitions of all children.
• Promote inclusion for all and fulfil statutory duties regarding the SEND Code of Practice.
Equality and Inclusion
The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust believes that everyone has the right to be treated equally and that the diversity of individuals and groups should be embraced, valued, and respected. We are committed to eliminating any form of discrimination be it direct, indirect, harassment or victimisation, and to support this the academy has a number of policies that you should ensure you are familiar with and compliant to. Any breaches may lead to termination of employment. All applicants are required to complete the Equality Monitoring form.
Health and Safety
You are responsible for ensuring that workplace responsibilities within the Section are carried out with full regard to, and in support of, The Trust’s Health and Safety Policies.
Sustainability and Environment
The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust is committed to sustainable development and environmental initiatives. It accepts its environmental responsibilities and recognises the contributions it can make to the resolution of regional and local environmental issues. The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust will support the academy in continuously seeking to find ways to improve its environmental performance and all staff are required to support these aims.
Data Protection/GDPR
The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust is committed to the principles and statutory obligations of the Data Protection Act 2018. Privacy notices and policies can be viewed on the DCAT website link here: DCAT Policies.
You should be aware that the information you have provided will be stored on the Trust’s HR secure database and will only be used to process your application. It will not be passed to any other organisation.
Safer Recruitment - Right to Work
British and European Law states that a person cannot be employed to this post if they do not have permission to live and work in the UK. Please advise if you require any guidance or further information on this.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust and academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. New members of staff will be required to apply for Disclosure Service certification as part of the School’s staff recruitment process. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service is available from the DBS website at DBS Website.
Visiting the academy
We would very much welcome pre visits to the academy. Please call or email St Columba C of E Primary Academy to arrange. Tel: 01329 843226, Email: admin@stcolumba.school
Application Form Completion
As part of the application, please focus the reasons for your application on the essential criteria within the Person Specification. You may want to do this in the form of a letter as part of the application. Please indicate, providing evidence, how your knowledge, skills, experience and personal attributes either at work, or elsewhere, qualify you to undertake the duties and responsibilities set out in the Job Description. We do not accept CVs.
Shortlisting
We assess all applications against the Person Specification criteria using the evidence you provide in your application. This will be completed by a panel of Trust and Academy senior staff. We carefully check all applications for anomalies. Candidates who best meet the Person Specification will be invited to an interview via email. If you have not heard from us within three days of the shortlisting date, you have not been successful at this stage.
References
We request two references for all candidates who are invited to interview. Requests will be made at the same time that candidates are invited to interview. One referee should be your current or last employer.
Interview Process
The interview will be held at St Columba C of E Primary Academy, Tewksbury Avenue, Fareham PO15 6LL. As part of the interview process you will be observed teaching, ideally in your own setting.
Offer of Employment
We will make a verbal offer of employment by telephone and an offer letter in writing will be emailed. Any offer is made subject to satisfactory references, DBS clearance check and proof of identity and qualifications. Each candidate will be telephoned with the outcome and offered brief feedback.
Candidates should complete the application form and return it so that it is received no later than: Monday 24th February 2025. Send to: The Head of School, St Columba C of E Primary Academy – Email: admin@stcolumba.school
Closing Date: Monday 24th February 2025
Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 25th February 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Notes: This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the post holder.
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