KS2 Class Teacher - fixed term from September 2023
St Teresa's Effingham
Guildford
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01/09/2024
- Apply by:
- 13 May 2024
Job overview
Are you ready to inspire young hearts and minds in a vibrant educational setting? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work within a highly successful and friendly school, with well-behaved girls and small class sizes - then this is the role for you!
St Teresa's welcomes passionate educators to join our esteemed team for a fixed-term opportunity, where every day brings new possibilities. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and creative KS2 Class Teacher to work at our Preparatory School on a fixed term contract (initially for one year).
Are you a recent graduate eager to embark on your teaching journey? Returning to the classroom after a break? A seasoned educator seeking a new challenge? Explore our website to discover more about our values and take the first step in joining our dedicated team at St Teresa's.
Why St Teresa’s?
St Teresa’s is a flourishing Catholic independent school for girls from 7 to 18 years. founded in 1928 by the Sisters of Religious Instruction. The school offers a strong, caring community based on its Catholic traditions, and is an inclusive community that welcomes girls from all backgrounds. Our core values (Faith; Community; Compassion; Intellect; Character) knit the school together, resulting in an atmosphere of mutual support, vibrancy and kindness. Access state of the art facilities and resources as detailed on our website.
Visits to the school are welcome by prior appointment.
Further information on St Teresa’s can be found at: www.st-teresas.com
To apply: please complete an application form and submit with a covering letter addressed to Mrs Sarah Conrad (Headmistress) to Mrs Karen Babler, Recruitment Manager (k.babler@st-teresas.com).
The closing date for this post is Monday 13th May 2024 with interviews taking place on Monday 20th May 2024.
St Teresa’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment process follows the guidelines in KCSIE. Applicants undergo enhanced screening including checks with past employers, the DFE and the DBS.
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About St Teresa's Effingham
- St Teresa's Effingham
- Beech Avenue, Effingham Hill, Dorking
- Surrey
- RH5 6ST
- United Kingdom
St Teresa's Effingham is an independent Roman Catholic day and boarding school in an area of outstanding natural beauty between Dorking and Effingham in Surrey.
St Teresa’s has a school population of 680 including over 80 boarders, and a healthy Sixth Form. The school has its own Preparatory School it is situated on-site with the Senior School under the leadership of its own Head. There are approximately 160 pupils on role with two form entry from Year 3 through to Year 6.
The school sits in 55 acres of beautiful countryside and the school benefits from excellent facilities.
The School is centred around the original eighteenth century manor house and has evolved over the years and now proudly boasts some outstanding facilities.
A number of new facilities have been provided to meet the needs of a modern education. These include a brand new Sixth Form Centre, Equestrian Centre, Tennis Academy, a Performing Arts Centre comprising a large theatre, drama studios, music classrooms, practice rooms and recording suite. In addition, St Teresa’s boasts a swimming pool and an all-weather pitch.
St Teresa’s offers a strong, caring community based on its Catholic traditions, but remains an inclusive environment that welcomes pupils from all backgrounds. With recognised strengths spanning academia, sport and the creative and performing arts, we focus on the individual, allowing the girls to achieve their best and enabling them to follow their own unique path to happiness and success.
Headmistress
Dr. Claire McShane
Prep Headteacher
Mrs S Conrad
Values and vision
St Teresa's Effingham places a strong emphasis on encouraging confidence and recognising pupils' achievement, while fostering modesty, kindness, good humour and a sense of humility. The school ethos is built on its Catholic traditions, but pupils from all backgrounds are welcomed.
ISI report
“The pupils’ personal development is excellent. Pupils display maturity in their understanding of British values and a high level of spiritual awareness. They have a well-developed sense of right and wrong, and openly discuss moral and ethical issues. Pupils willingly take on responsibility to support others in the community and more widely in the world. They have a strong affection for the school. Arrangements for welfare, health and safety are excellent.”
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