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NQT/Experienced Primary Class Teacher

NQT/Experienced Primary Class Teacher

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Waltham Forest

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
23 September 2014

Job overview

St Mary's is a very successful and over-subscribed, one-form entry Catholic School in the parish of Chingford, on the edge of Epping Forest.

The school was graded as 'Outstanding' by an Ofsted Inspection in March 2009 and in our RE Diocesan Inspection in May 2009.

The governors seek to employ a primary trained and enthusiastic professional with excellent classroom practice to join our friendly, well-resourced learning school environment.

We are looking for a teacher who:

  • Has a commitment to promoting and enhancing the Catholic ethos of the school.
  • Is an outstanding and committed practitioner with high expectations of our children and themselves.
  • Will energetically enrich the curriculum for all our children.
  • Is hardworking and enthusiastic.

For the experienced candidate, there would be an opportunity to lead a whole school initiative/school development. Experienced or newly qualified, the ability to play a musical instrument would be an advantage but is not essential.

We can offer:

  • Children who have a positive attitude to learning.
  • Supportive parents and governors who work together.
  • Opportunities for further professional development.

Further details and an application form may be obtained from the School Office. Visits by prior arrangement are warmly welcomed and strongly recommended and may be made by telephoning Mrs Cater in the school office on 020 8529 4723 (select option 2).

Closing date: Tuesday 23rd September 2014.
Short listing date: Thursday 25th September 2014.
Interview date: Friday 3rd October 2014.

St Mary's is committed to safeguarding children and the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School (V.A.)
Station Road
Chingford
London
E4 7BJ
Tel: 020 8529 4723
Email: school@st-marys-pri.waltham.sch.uk
Website: www.stmaryschingford.com
Number on Roll: 218

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is in the Trusteeship of the Diocese of Brentwood and is maintained by the London Borough of Waltham Forest.

There are at present 217 children on roll.  The school is a straight one form entry primary, with seven classes ranging from Reception through to Year 6.  The staffing establishment includes 6 full-time Teachers, a class-based Deputy and the Headteacher.  Support staff are as follows: Business Manager, Headteacher’s PA/Secretary, Administrator/First Aid, Site Services Officer, 5 Learning Support Assistants, a Nursery Nurse supporting our Reception class, 9 Midday Assistants.

Parental involvement is encouraged with volunteer parents assisting in the classrooms on a regular basis.  The school benefits from a close and supportive relationship with its governing body and from friendly relations with the Local Authority.  Links with other Catholic schools in the area are also well established.

The school underwent a very successful Ofsted Inspection and RE Inspection in 2009, when St Mary’s Catholic Primary School was judged as ‘outstanding’.

Chingford is a pleasant residential area on the edge of Epping Forest.  The school which serves the two Catholic parishes of Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa of Avila, North Chingford and Christ the King to the south, has a good reputation and is regularly oversubscribed.
 

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