Class Teacher

Education and Training • Qualified Teacher Status. • Degree or Equivalent. • Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies. • A commitment to further professional development. • Experience • Evidence of being an excellent classroom practitioner. • Experience of working in a Catholic School. • Experience of leading or assisting beyond the individual classroom. • Faith Commitment • Practising Catholic or demonstrates an understanding and commitment to the ethos and distinctive nature of a Catholic school. • Commitment to participate in the faith life of the community. • Knowledge and Understanding The class teacher should have working knowledge and understanding of: • Current practices and strategic developments in primary education. • A working knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum. • Strategies to promote effective Learning and Teaching. • Strategies to develop children’s phonic and reading skills. • Understand and use assessment and record keeping as a means of planning for differentiated Teaching and Learning. • The statutory requirements of legislation concerning Child Protection/Safeguarding requirements and the Teacher Standards. • A working knowledge and understanding of how Religious Education is taught in a Catholic School. • A broad range of interests and a commitment to providing a rich curriculum experience for the children. • Skills and Abilities The class teacher will: • Have high expectations of attainment and behaviour. • Be an excellent communicator with good organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team. • Be confident in the use of ICT to support learning. • Personal Attributes The successful candidate will be: • Willing to share ideas, energy and initiative. • Enthusiastic and excited about teaching children. • Committed to school improvement and raising pupil achievement. • Committed to an inclusive education. • A team player, keen to engage in all aspects of the life of our school. • Committed to working with parents and the wider community.