Class Teacher/Maths Coordinator (Year 5)

We are a thriving one and a half form entry Roman Catholic Primary school that serves a very multicultural and diverse community within the Paddington area. As a staff we are friendly and committed to conveying a very supportive and Christian ethos. Our most recent Ofsted report in March 2013 graded our school as 'Good'

We can offer:

• A central London location
• Pupils who are eager to learn
• A positive governing body, staff and community
• Supportive parents who want to work in partnership
• Good resources, organisation and procedures for well-structured use of provision to maximise learning potential
• A commitment to CPD and personal development
• A very dedicated leadership team who will support and motivate in order to maximise learning.

The responsibilities of the position include:

• Leading and managing the subject of Mathematics throughout the whole school;
• Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed;
• Identifying SEN or very able pupils and providing appropriate support;
• Inspiring and motivating pupils;
• Providing high quality teaching and learning and strengthening our current teaching profile;
• Working effectively as part of a team;
• Raising attainment levels;
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher with the relevant experience in Mathematics and leadership of a core subject. They will have excellent interpersonal skills to enable them to work in partnership with parents and will manage additional adults within their classroom. They will also have secure and effective behaviour management strategies. Applications are welcomed from overseas trained teachers who have relevant experience in the above and that are willing to apply for QTS.

Applications are warmly welcomed and informal visits to the school are encouraged. Application packs are available via email admin@ourladydolours.co.uk  Visits can be arranged by contacting Nella Cunha, Administrator on 0207 641 4326 ext 202 or by email admins@ourladydolours.co.uk  

All applications can be made electronically at the above admin email address. School administration service will be available during the school holidays

An offer of appointment will be made to the successful candidate upon receipt of satisfactory references.

Closing date for application: Monday 6th August 2014
Short listing date: Friday 5th September 2014
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 15th September 2014

The governors of our school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced CRB Check