Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Location: St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Thorndale Road, Durham DH1 2AQ

Grade: MPS – UPS (£28,000 - £43,685 per annum)

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

St Thomas More Primary School is an outstanding primary school serving the thriving Parish of Durham Martyrs. At our school, the values of family, aspiration and love are the foundations of all we do. Our happy pupils are excited to learn and to contribute to the school community. They aspire highly and are guided by nurturing, talented staff and dedicated governors who seek excellence in and for all. It is an exciting time to join our school family with a number of innovative changes taking place to our school’s curriculum from September.

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England, which will have a total of 48 schools by the summer of 2022. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.

Applications are invited from practitioners who are practising Catholic or willing to support the ethos and practices of our Catholic school. They will have the highest expectations for all children with an understanding of how to ensure outstanding progress, whilst inspiring and engaging all children creatively in the learning process. They will be committed to developing our team and maintaining effective relationships within the parish and in our wider school community. They will be willing to participate fully in the curricular and co-curricular life of the school and aspire to excel professionally. This role is not suitable for an Early Qualified Teacher.

We are seeking an individual to:

• Be passionate about teaching and learning and ensuring that every child reaches their potential.
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and achievements.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to working as part of a team.
• Play a full part in promoting the Catholic mission of our school.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of working in school with children of primary school age
• Experience of using a range of effective teaching and learning styles.
• The ability to engage and motivate children to learn effectively
• The ability to communicate clearly in a range of contexts and contribute to team meetings

How to Apply:

To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: Monday 22nd May 2022

Interview date: Friday 26th May 2022

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.