Teacher 0.8 to cover leadership
Fixed Term until 31.08.2025 pending a review of the needs of the school.
An opportunity not to be missed! Come and join our happy and thriving team. Opportunity to work across the school!
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and enjoy teaching and learning? Do you have great ideas, are able to inspire and encourage others and enjoy working as part of a large motivated effective team? Are you a reflective practitioner committed to improving your own practice? Would you like to work with colleagues who care and enjoy doing what they do? Then St Thomas’ CE Primary Academy may be the place for you!
We are looking for a teacher to cover leadership 0.8 FTE (4 days a week). This role is unique and exciting as the candidate will have the opportunity to work across our fantastic school with our happy and enthusiastic pupils in all Key Stages with more than one class. If you are looking for something a little different and enjoy making a difference to pupils’ lives, as part of a highly effective and supportive team, then St Thomas’ is the place for you.
We are a successful and thriving school and proud member of the Infinity Academies Trust with the most wonderful children. Our distinctive Christian ethos of ‘encouraging others, overflowing with hope’ is at the heart of all we do and drives our core purpose every day. We are a good school with high aspirations and are fully committed to ensuring that all our children flourish in all aspects of their development regardless of their starting point. Day to day you will see our children play together and learn together. You will hear laughter and feel an abundance of joy as you walk around our well-equipped and vibrant site.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to gain further experience and be part of a forward thinking and supportive team who are relentless in their drive to improve outcomes for our children.
The successful applicant will:
- Have a proven track record as a class teacher with good subject knowledge.
- Understand how effective teaching and learning ensures that all pupils make progress
- Able to contribute to wider school life and uphold our Christian ethos so that all pupils flourish.
- We are proud to offer:
- Compassionate and kind pupils who are keen to learn and appreciate the support that they are given.
- A kind and caring family atmosphere where all of our pupils and staff are valued.
- A team who love to come together to have fun and share biscuits!
- The opportunity to grow and develop with a supportive team of professional colleagues.
For more information about the school, please visit the school website. If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, please contact Miss J Sharples Headteacher, via the school office in the first instance by telephoning 01205 362860.
We reserve the right to interview earlier than advertised should the right applicants be identified prior to closing date.
To apply for this position please click the following link:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146869/EDV-2025-STCPA-20390
Closing date: 12/02/25.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, barred list check, references and medical checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.