Job Description
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We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated teacher to join our team.
At St John's, every child is valued and respected as an individual. We recognise and celebrate all contributions from children, parents and the wider community and we share the varied skills and experience of everyone around us.
Together we provide a rich, varied and broad curriculum through an exciting range of learning experiences. Every child has the right to feel safe, be happy and enjoy their learning. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and enabling our children to reach their full potential; we equip them for the future and the challenges they may face.
We have high expectations at St. John's in everything we do and in the way we behave. We nurture the whole child and every child; we learn how to work and play together, supporting each other in many ways.
The school was inspected by Ofsted in September 2023. The inspection found the school to be 'Good' overall and judged 'Outstanding' for pupil Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development.
Ofsted September 2023:
"Staff are proud to work at St John's."
Ofsted Parent View September 2023:
97% of parents said they would recommend this school to another parent.
We would like someone who:
· Is dedicated to recognising children as individuals
· Inspires a love of learning through engaging lessons
· Is a team player who would enjoy contributing to the wider life of our school
· Is prepared to lead a curriculum area in a foundation subject (if appropriate)
· Can adapt to the ever-changing educational landscape
· Invests in the school vision, values and ethos
· Is committed to their own professional development
We can offer:
· A supportive, caring, dedicated team
· A leadership team that put the needs and best interests of pupils and staff at the forefront of every decision made
· A calm learning environment
· A well-balanced curriculum that values all subjects
· Pupils that are not fazed by challenge and are motivated to learn
· An inclusive environment that enables every child to 'let their light shine'
· Parents and carers that are fully supportive and extremely positive about the school
We would encourage you to come and visit us to explore for yourself, our happy and motivated Church school.
ECTs are welcome to apply.
Please contact the School Office to arrange a visit. St John's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include: References, Rights to Work in the UK, DBS and a Declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.