KS1 Class Teacher – maternity cover Salary: MPS Outer Fringe starting at £31,350 depending on experience. Depending on experience possible maternity cover of KS1 phase lead role with a TLR2 ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply. Contract: Fixed term maternity cover Required for Summer Term 2025 and we anticipate that this will be for two terms, with potential to extend further. Are you an inspirational and exciting teacher who is keen to work with enthusiastic, articulate pupils in a supportive school community? Then we could be just the school for you St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery are looking to appoint an inspiring, innovative and aspirational leader to join our friendly and hard-working team. This is a temporary contract to cover maternity leave but if you are looking to further develop your leadership skills and feel you have the drive and passion to make a difference this could be the opportunity for you St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery is a highly regarded school in the local community, situated in historic St Albans, a cathedral town with excellent transport links. We are a popular school, enjoying the benefits of our very dedicated governing body, parents and PTA. We have close links with the parish and the local community. Our close-knit team of teachers and support staff are happy and hardworking, with high expectations and the belief that every child should be enabled to fulfil their potential. Our school is a warm and inclusive community who learn and grow with Christ by our side. In November 2023, Ofsted commented that our ‘compassionate’ pupils are ‘proud of their nurturing school’. We can offer you: •The opportunity to become part of a dynamic, professional and friendly team. •Well-behaved, enthusiastic and responsive pupils. •A commitment to support staff wellbeing. •Great opportunities for professional development. •A high quality working environment. •Amazing outdoor learning spaces including outdoor sports courts, beautiful green spaces and an astro pitch. •An extremely well-resourced school. •A location close to the historic centre of St Albans with excellent transport links to London and surrounding areas. We are looking for someone who: •Has qualified teacher status (QTS) •Is a practising Catholic or is willing to support the strong Catholic ethos of our school. •Is keen to further develop their teaching and learning skills. •Is committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning. •Has excellent teaching, organisation and communication skills. •Will challenge all pupils to make exceptional progress and have high expectations of all pupils’ behaviour. •Is a team player who has a good sense of humour and is flexible. •Has a strong commitment to continuing professional development. •Has a desire to work in a school with ambition, supporting the long-term vision of the Head teacher and Senior Leadership Team. For more information about our school, please visit http://www.ssas.herts.sch.uk.Visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact Julia Costas to arrange a tour on 01727 866668 or email adminssas.herts.sch.uk.