Class Teacher

St Bernadette’s RC Primary School are currently seeking a class teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust. St Bernadette's RC primary school is a one and a half form entry school with a nursery provision, serving the community of Whitefield in the parish of St Bernadette's and St Michael's. Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply for this role. Our Mission Together we learn, Together we achieve, Together we grow in God’s love. At St Bernadette’s, we make everyone who enters our school feel welcome, happy, safe and most of all loved. We firmly believe that happiness and well-being are foundational to successful learning. Our values are deeply rooted in our Christian ethos, ensuring that Christ remains at the centre of our educational pursuits. We are committed to promoting the spiritual and moral development of our pupils, guiding them to embody virtues such as kindness, respect, and compassion. Our curriculum is designed not only to impart knowledge but also to encourage personal growth and a sense of responsibility to one another and the wider community. Through fostering positive relationships among pupils, staff, and families, we aspire to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere where every child can flourish and ‘live life to the full’. We live out our Mission each day by following our ‘Virtues to Live by’. Our Virtues are good habits and a way of acting towards one another. Our Virtues are central to St Bernadette’s as we aspire to be like Christ each day.

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teaching professional who can work as part of our dedicated and exceptional team. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers’ Standards. All classroom teachers will contribute to the curriculum and year teams in supporting the school’s mission statement and achieving its aims. As a professional within a Catholic School, you will be expected to enhance the life of the school by delivering and developing high quality teaching and learning, contributing to the work of the teams of teaching and support staff, being reflective about your own practice and effectiveness: sharing with, and learning from the work of others, and constantly seeking ways to improve through innovation and research.

We are seeking an individual who:

Is an exceptional practitioner with strong subject knowledge and experience of raising achievement across the age and ability range.

Is highly motivated by a belief that the life chances of all young people can be improved.

Is a well-qualified, industrious, and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and can help pupils develop the skills and attitudes they will need in their future lives.

Possesses the talent, interpersonal skills, and range of pedagogical approaches necessary