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KS1 or 2 Teacher (ideally a Superhero)

KS1 or 2 Teacher (ideally a Superhero)

St Mary’s C of E Primary School

Southampton

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Salary:
Main Pay Scale and Upper Pay Scale
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
July 2024 (ECTs) or September 2024
Apply by:
24 May 2024

Job overview

“Every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.”


St. Mary's Church of England Primary School sits in the hustle and bustle of the City Centre of Southampton - neighbouring Saint Mary's Stadium. Ours is a rich history, being one of the oldest schools in Hampshire, and we continue today to accelerate the life-chances of children within this historic port city.

For over 180 years, St. Mary's has served the community with stable, strong leaders who empower adults and children to become the very best they can be. This was evidenced clearly in our recent inspection where Ofsted graded the school to be 'outstanding' in every category. But school's are MORE than inspections, and our drive is now to take the mission of 'being the best version of yourself' beyond our school gates, and out into the City.

St. Mary's is the founding partner of 'St Mary's Partnership' - a collective of schools working together to improve the educational landscape. Across our group, we share leaders, teachers and curriculum innovation in a forum that enables teachers to deliver an education that places the child front-and-centre of their learning.


What makes us different?

Our people. Whilst some schools fixate on finding and appointing candidates with impressive qualifications, we choose new entrants based on their attitude and disposition. It is this, derived from their background and personal grit and determination that enables children under them to thrive.

Our investment in the future - EDTech. We spend every penny possible on improving the Quality of Education for our young people. In the last year, all schools in the Partnership have bought and use VR headsets. Virtual reality helps us to level the playing field. It enables children to experience trips that aren't otherwise possible: a walk around Machu Picchu or to travel to 1835 and understand what living conditions were like during the Industrial Revolution. Recently, we have begun to embrace and grapple with AI - teachers utilise it when creating models for learning and reports for children.

Our commitment to continued professional development. Leaders at our school do not sit around in offices distant from the children we serve. Every minute counts and to that end, you will notice coaching and development alive and a tenet of what we do. If teachers are to thrive - they need a champion too!


Curriculum Delivery

We utilise a curriculum called 'Lion Pathways'. A set of learning created and curated for teachers from some of the most talented and excellent subject teaching experts in their field. Over 800 lessons across all of the non-core are planned and ready for delivery. Teachers are asked to innovate and amend for classes to suit individual needs. The pathways curriculum began with our Executive Headteacher when he worked for a Trust in London. This is not an off the shelf model.

  • We stream children for Reading and Writing and Maths from Year 1 to Year 6. This reduces workload for teachers and ensures that they can concentrate on developing and supporting outcomes at the ability-band a child has. It also creates experts in fields - such as SEND teachers and Greater Depth specialists.
  • We teach children in mixed ability for non-core in the afternoon. Ensuring that teachers have that breadth and knowledge of a range of children within their year group.
  • We plan exciting, brilliant trips. Every child goes to London, every year! We offer Arts and Music based visits as often as we see them and all children benefit from local field trips for History and Geography. Learning is connected schematically to widen children's horizons.
  • Everybody is a teacher of every child. Since September 2023, we have begun 'Vertical tutoring' twice weekly. Children from Year 1 to Year 6 mix for a 1 hour session where they learn about mindfulness, vote within the Smart School Council and develop relationships and friendships with peers across the school.


Investing in PEOPLE

Whilst you've scrolled down, and hopefully liked what you have read, we are by no means perfect. We continue to evolve, develop and curate what we do to support every single person within our team.

Since February 2024, we've invested in the CALM app. Every staff member employed has the opportunity to download the full-subscription for free (and to share this with up to 5 people in their household). We recognise that there is NO one-size-fits-all approach to mental health and, since the pandemic, we all need to look after ourselves in different ways. The app isn't a golden bullet, but it does offer a mix of things to support staff in their home lives - sleeping, meditation, daily affirmations, music and more.

We encourage you to be the teacher you want to be. Whether that's through NPQ courses, Maths development you are interested in, Masters study or more! We can only be as successful as the people we have in the team.


Teacher Wellbeing at St. Mary's:

  • We offer paid leave for two days during the year.
  • We support staff with the CALM app and supervision.
  • Every teacher is entitled to an additional 1 hour of PPA each week.
  • Tea, Coffee and Milk are on us!
  • We support growth - and will pay towards courses and university study.


Being a teacher at St. Mary's:

  • We are a close team despite our size. Year groups have nice close-knit relationships and are very sociable.
  • The team like to have down-time - there's football matches, nights out and the like. You won't be entering a distant/hostile teaching environment.
  • We have a staffroom recently refurbished and a roof terrace (the school's old rooftop playground) that the governors turned into a wellbeing garden for staff - this includes seating, wifi etc for you to take advantage of during the year.


Information about your application:

  1. We encourage tours and for you to come and see the school and how we do things. Call Dani (School Business Manager) or email on: info@stmaryspri.org.uk
  2. Your interview shouldn't be a stressful experience. All shortlisted candidates receive our questions, ahead of interview, so that you can bring with you the notes and information you wish to share.
  3. Applications can only be received from those living in UK or with a right to work in the UK. We are a local authority maintained school and cannot support those with visa applications.
  4. We follow Safer Recruitment Guidance as well as Keeping Children Safe in Education updates.

Attached documents

About St Mary’s C of E Primary School

Welcome to St. Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

St. Mary's is situated directly beside Saint Mary's Stadium - Home of Southampton Football Club. Ours is a strong history, with our school in existence since 1841. 

We exist to serve our community. Leaders, teachers and support staff share a common mission to support children in our care to be the very best they can be.

Across our school, engagement is high. Behaviour is EXEMPLARY. Children lead by example and, like our Ofsted report says, we have created a 'haven of calm'.


Ofsted October 2023:

"Pupils flourish at this exceptional school. They receive an excellent education, with a sharp focus on learning and remembering more, growing in character, and future life chances. Relationships are strong and pupils are very happy. They feel incredibly safe in this haven of calm"

"Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary. Pupils are eager to learn. They consider themselves lucky to attend this school. Pupils are incredibly proud of winning a ‘star pupil’ mug for exceeding the school’s already sky-high expectations. Pupils, including children in the early years, learn exceptionally well."

"Learning comes alive at St Mary’s. Teachers help pupils to remember their learning. For example, in a Year 2 lesson, pupils used virtual reality headsets to learn and understand more about school life in ancient Mesopotamia. The curriculum builds in opportunities for pupils to recap on previous learning. Teachers draw and build on prior learning exceptionally well."


SIAMS (Church of England) Inspection November 2023:

"St Mary's is a truly transformational Church school, serving a richly diverse area. Leaders are dedicated to ensuring all individuals develop their gifts and flourish. The school's Christian vision is articulated in its mission to serve both the community and God. Leaders recognise the uniqueness of every pupil and work hard to empower them to use their gifts. They will do ‘whatever it takes’ to realise that potential."

"St Mary's serves its community, in line with its mission."

"Curriculum leadership is robust. Leaders ensure that curriculum plans connect knowledge across different subject areas to create meaningful learning experiences. They look beyond primary school and aim to produce responsible, respectful, and ambitious young citizens."

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