Join Our Team as a Middle School Teacher and Head of KS3 Pastoral Are you passionate about shaping young minds? Do you have an ability for engaging students aged 9 to 13? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic middle school teacher to join our vibrant school community. This position incudes a Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) for Pastoral Lead for Key stage 3. You will play a crucial role in supporting our student’s wellbeing and development, while delivering engaging and effective lessons. What We’re Looking For: • Experience working with KS2/KS3 students. • Experience and ability to deliver high quality teaching in a range of subjects to include English • Creativity in lesson planning and an ability to make learning fun. • A collaborative spirit to work with fellow educators and staff. • Strong communication skills and the ability to engage students. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver high-quality teaching • Foster a supportive and engaging classroom environment • Lead initiatives to promote student wellbeing and pastoral care • Monitor and track student progress, providing support where needed • Engage with parents and the community to promote student success Why Join Us? • A dedicated, hard-working cohesive team who all share the school’s values and ethos • Motivated, polite, enthusiastic and well-behaved children • A supportive environment in which to develop your leadership skills and excellent opportunities for continued professional development and career progression through the SPIRE Trust and beyond We can offer you welcoming teams committed to improving outcomes for all children and as part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, the successful candidates will have access to excellent professional development opportunities as the Trust values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff. The Trust and all its schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Please feel free to apply on line or via the website or alternatively an application form and further details can be obtained below or from: Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact our Business Manager, Kate Sabin, to make an appointment at kes37catshill-middle.worcs.sch.uk. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school by email or post. Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there. Online Search An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. Hours: Full time, Permanent Salary: Teachers Main Pay to Upper Pay Range £31,650 - £49,084 p.a. plus TLR2a Location: Catshill Middle School, Meadow Rd, Catshill, Bromsgrove B61 0JW Closing date: Thursday 23rd January 2025 Interviews: Friday 31st January 2025