Class Teacher (possible job share)

Job Description

Is teaching your passion?

Are you a creative thinker who is committed to giving children the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in life? If so, then we would love you to come and work with us in our bright and welcoming school.

Our pupils are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher with high expectations of children, who is either Catholic or if not will be actively supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school.

We have just received an OFSTED grading of 'Good.' (Jan 2017)

We consider that changing our children's lives for the better is central to our vision and want others with the same mindset to join us.

Our June 2017 Section 48 RE Inspection graded us 'OUTSTANDING'. Reporting - 'Pupils make an excellent contribution to the Catholic life of the school'. They helped to reshape the school's mission statement, 'The St Mary's Way, 'Respect Ourselves, Respect others, Respect our school, Love God'.

Our ideal candidate would be one who is:

Able to enthuse and motivate pupils and have a strong commitment to raising pupil achievement.
· Hard working, committed and flexible

· Committed to making a difference to children's lives

· Committed to inclusion at all levels.

· Highly aspirational for our children and themselves

· Energetic and enthusiastic and has a great sense of humour!

· Supportive of all aspects of the school's work, including its strong Christian ethos

In return, we can offer you:

Happy and engaged children; 'pupils are typically well behaved, polite and respectful.' (HMI Jan 2017)
A friendly, hardworking and committed staff - 'Staff feel supported and empowered to carry out their roles.' (HMI Jan 2017)
· Supportive parents

· A well-resourced school

· A warm and welcoming environment

Our lovely school is situated in Tilbury very close to Tilbury station with quick rail links into London. We have our own parking facilities with road links to the M25 and A13. Please contact Mrs Bishop in the school office to arrange a visit on 01375 843254 or email: admin@tilburystmarys.thurrock.sch.uk.

All applicants for this position are invited to the school for a tour before interview. Appointments will be made following interview.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.