Class Teacher
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Position Overview & Specifications
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent Contract
School: Bathwick St Mary Church School
This is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy
The children, staff and governors are looking to appoint a full time class teacher on a permanent contract basis from 1st September 2023. The vacancy is expected to be in lower KS2.
Thank you for the interest you have shown in the full time Class Teacher post for our school. Bathwick St. Mary Church School is part of the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust and is a welcoming, happy and exciting place to be. The school works very closely with Bathwick St. Mary’s Church to maintain and build on our Christian foundation, and we are seeking someone who can fully support this ethos.
You will be working full time in lower KS2 initially and benefit from the experience, support and guidance of a well-established, positive and friendly staff team.
We have the highest aspirations for each of our children and strive to enable them to be the very best they can be. Above all, we are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic individual with a genuine love of teaching and children, who can inspire our children in all areas of the curriculum and uphold our school’s Christian foundation. If this sounds like you, then please do make an appointment to meet me and to visit our school.
We are looking for:
- A teacher with a genuine love of children and teaching
- An enthusiastic, creative and reflective teacher, with very high expectations of their pupils and themselves
- The ability to work positively and collaboratively with all members of the school team and the wider community
- A good understanding of how to identify and meet individual learning needs within the classroom context.
The school is able to offer:
- The opportunity to work with a very friendly, supportive environment
- Work with an experienced and enthusiastic school team
- Commitment to professional development and opportunities with the Multi Academy Trust
- A caring and innovative environment based on strong Christian values
Application Details:
Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust include; a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment.
The Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.
Application forms should be accompanied by a full letter of application and sent to the school office by post or email to the Headteacher, Kevin Purkiss, via: office@bsm.bwmat.org.
Closing date: Monday 5th June, 9.00 a.m. We reserve the right to close the position early.
Interview date: To be confirmed with candidates
This post will commence: 1st September 2023
Organisation/school website address: bathwickstmary.org
Bathwick St. Mary Church School, Darlington Road, Bath. BA1 7AD
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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