Teacher or HLTA

Job Description

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9DP

TEACHER or HLTA - EYFS/KS1/KS2 - Required ASAP on a permanent basis initially to cover a period of absence and PPA.

Full or Part Time Salary Range: MPS or NJC Scale 5
Number on roll: 198 Age: 4-11

Assisi Catholic Trust invite applications from enthusiastic, inspiring, and suitably qualified staff with experience in either EYFS, KS1 or KS2 to initially cover a teacher absence and PPA.

We would like someone who will:

• possess knowledge and effective experience working with children in school and early years environment;
• be educated to the required standard for their role;
• effectively demonstrate commitment to gaining the best outcomes for all pupils and promote the Catholic ethos and values of the school;
• have consistently high expectations of themselves so that behaviour, inclusivity and children's learning are of the highest standard;
• possess high expectations for children's attainment and progress;
• effectively demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and equality and maintaining confidentiality; and
• has the ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children, their families and carers and other adults.

We can offer you:

• amazing children, with a passion for learning and a committed and motivated staff who love teaching;
• a forward thinking and inclusive team;
• be part of a wider and supportive Trust of Catholic schools;
• a welcoming community who have our children's best interests at heart.

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office on 01268 683903 or email head@stjosephscanvey.net FAO Mr James Green Headteacher to arrange a visit.

Full details of the post and an application form are available on the school's website St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Website. All applicants must complete an application form. Please send completed application forms to recruitment@assisicatholictrust.com. We are a Catholic School but applications are equally welcome from non-Catholics who support our Catholic ethos.

Assisi Catholic Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS clearance. References will be sought and an online search carried out on applicants as part of our due diligence.

Closing Date: 16th March 2025 (midnight) We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Start Date: ASAP

Information about the School

St Joseph's aims to create and sustain an environment in which all people involved - children, staff and parents - may grow in their faith and in their love of God developing respect for themselves and an awareness of the needs and gifts of others.

We wish all children in our care to be happy and independent in a positive and encouraging atmosphere developing their own potential.

The school also undertakes to help and support the parents who are the first and most important educators of their children.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a member of the Assisi Catholic Trust of schools. The aim of the Trust is to provide the children in its care with the best possible education within a caring and supportive Catholic ethos.

We will support the spiritual, moral, social, cultural and physical development of each child, as well as maximising progress, achievement and attainment to ensure their intellectual growth and to fulfil their potential.

Our Schools are: • Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Benfleet • Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea • Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School, Rayleigh • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Southend-on-sea • St Helen’s Catholic Primary School, Westcliff-on-sea • St George’s Catholic Primary School, Shoeburyness • St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Canvey Island • St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School, Rochford • St Thomas More High School, Westcliff-on-sea