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Canonium Learning Trust is looking to appoint a Classroom Teacher on a maternity cover contract for St Peter's CE Primary Academy in West Hanningfield. As a dedicated and passionate classroom teacher, you will embody our values and help us achieve our purpose of providing every child the very best education possible.
This contract is expected to start in October 2025.
St Peter's is a vibrant caring school who just recently joined the Canonium Learning Trust in April of this year. It's underlying Christian ethos and values are biblically based on 'the fruits of the Spirit', namely, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, self-control and faithfulness. These completely underpin the life, work and decisions of the school.
Every child is treated as a unique and special individual where there is the opportunity to develop particular talents and skills, and also where time is given in supporting and encouraging children to persevere at any area of the curriculum or school life that is more challenging for them.
This role suits a creative, inspiring and dedicated class teacher who has experience in KS1/2.
The successful candidate will be someone who:
· has the ability to challenge, inspire, motivate and engage every child
· has excellent communication skills and can build positive relationships with colleagues and parents.
· is flexible, well organised and able to use their own initiative and work to deadlines.
· is able to work together as a team in a caring and supportive manner.
· will lead a subject area across the school with passion and enthusiasm.
· is a reflective practitioner, committed to their own professional development.
· will embrace the school's Christian ethos and be fully involved in the life of the school and the community.
In return we offer you the opportunity to join our welcoming friendly staff, a purposeful learning environment that enables children to achieve their potential in all areas of the curriculum, delightful and engaged children and a strong and supportive governing body who share a high commitment to the welfare and education of the pupils.
This position closes at 23:59 on Thursday 15th May with interviews taking place week commencing 19th May 2025. We actively welcome visits to the school, please contact the school office to make an appointment.
Information about the School
St Peter’s Church of England (VA) Primary School has just recently joined the Canonium Learning Trust in April 2025.
St Peter's is a small church school of 4 classes set in the village of West Hanningfield. We are a welcoming, caring Christian family who take pride in each others' achievements. Our school is a calm, purposeful learning environment that enables children to achieve their potential in all areas of the curriculum. We enjoy positive and supportive relationships with governors, parents, the local community and churches. It is essential that any candidate is supportive of the school's Christian ethos.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children in our care and expect our staff to follow this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, medical checks and an enhanced DBS check.