Teacher - St Mary's & St Patrick's Catholic School
Job description
32.5 hours per week
St Mary’s & St Patrick’s RC Primary is a vibrant and exciting school in the beautiful valley of Maesteg, in the Archdiocese of Cardiff. There are currently just under 200 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves on being a close knit, one form entry school with a strong feeling of community. This an excellent opportunity for a teacher to join our small, supportive and friendly team and provide outstanding opportunities for our pupils. You do not have to be a Catholic to teach at our school; all we ask is that you uphold our Catholic values and fully participate in the Catholic life of our school.
This role would be an ideal opportunity for an experienced practitioner. We would like to hear from you if you:
Are an excellent teacher who can motivate, inspire and provide challenge to pupils in their learning.
Are willing to build strong and supportive relationships with pupils, families and staff
Have high expectations of pupil behaviour.
Are keen to become fully involved in the wider life of the school.
Uphold the Catholic ethos of our school.
The ideal candidate will
be a qualified teacher who can demonstrate a successful track record in facilitating academic development and a creative and engaging teaching style
track record in leading an area of school development plan, with success
have the ability and experience of teaching across the progression steps
have experience of teaching ALN children
have excellent classroom management skills
be able to use their own initiative and become a vital part of our team
be hard working, enthusiastic and dedicated
Uphold the Catholic ethos of our school
At St Mary’s & St Patrick’s you will find
The same fun-loving, noisy and excitable children as you would in all schools.
Supportive and positive families.
A warm welcome from all staff and governors.
The school to be a very happy, friendly and positive environment.
Visits to the school are highly recommended.
Applications should be on the Catholic Education Service form, which can be downloaded from http://catholiceducation.org.uk/ or obtained from the school, along with further details. We welcome visits to the school by prior arrangement.
Please contact the Mrs. N Kelly-Fisher, Headteacher, to arrange a visit or to request an application pack via post, phone or email
Location St Mary’s & St Patrick’s RC Primary, Monica Street, Maesteg, CF34 9AY
Phone 01656 815585
Email head@stmstpcs.bridgend.cymru
Website St. Mary's & St. Patrick's Primary School - Home
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
Closing Date: 20 November 2024
Shortlisting Date: 26 November 2024
Interview & Class Observation Date: Week Commencing 2 December 2024
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
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