What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
• Be a practicing Catholic or is able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the distinctive nature of Catholic education, who is fully committed to promoting and supporting the Catholic ethos of the school and the Emmaus Multi-Academy Company.
• Have the ability to challenge all pupils to make exceptional progress and have high expectations of the behaviour of all pupils.
• Has the ability to develop children’s well-being and self-esteem.
• Demonstrate a positive working attitude at all times and believe in collaborative work.
• Have experience in successfully leading and developing a subject.
• Have a good knowledge of current educational research.
Key Responsibilities:
• Have an impact on educational progress beyond your assigned pupils.
• Line manage and appraise identified staff.
• Lead a Core Curriculum area.
• To analyse and interpret whole school data and produce action plans for improvement.
• To manage behaviour effectively in both the classroom and through supporting colleagues with behaviour management.
What the school offers its staff
St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School can offer:
• A warm, welcoming and friendly environment with a supportive team.
• Support, mentoring and CPD within school and across all other schools in Emmaus Catholic Multi Academy Company.
• A committed and supportive SLT, staff and Governing Body.
• A chance to work with happy children who are resilient and eager to learn.
• “Our school is led and managed well. Our school is a calm, safe place for our students to be.” Staff survey
Further details about the role
We warmly welcome visits to the school. For specific questions about the role and/or to request a visit, please contact Mrs J Bate
Closing Date: Friday 7th February 2025
Date of Interviews: W/C 10th February 2025
Emmaus Catholic MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process, school and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to interview or at interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.