Job Description

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

Vacancy: TEACHER - Required from January 2025 (or earlier) for a fixed term to cover a period of absence until the end of the current academic year or when the post holder returns, whichever occurs first

Terms: Full or Part Time, Fixed Term

Salary Range: MPS

Number on roll:198 Age: 4-11

Assisi Catholic Trust invite applications from experienced, enthusiastic, inspiring, and suitably qualified teachers to cover a teacher absence.

The selected candidate will be offered a fixed term contract to end August 2025 or when the post holder returns, whichever occurs first.

As Teacher at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School we would like someone who will:

· possess knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies;

· 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.

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: 22 November 2024 (midday) We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Start Date: January 2025 (or earlier)

Information about the School

The aim of the Trust is to provide the children in our 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

We respect each pupil as a unique person with God given gifts, qualities and particular needs.

Appointments made are subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding checks.