Job Introduction
St Peter’s is a vibrant school with a positive culture, and has an excellent reputation for delivering superb pastoral care and personal development for its pupils. Thanks to a dedicated team of hard working and committed professionals, an excellent quality of education is embedded and sustained throughout St Peter’s, placing the school on a trajectory towards outstanding.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate and caring teacher to join our school community. This will be within EYFS for the summer term starting 22nd April 2025, with the remaining two terms in EYFS or KS1.
This role would suit an experienced candidate who can demonstrate a strong track record of highly effective teaching and outstanding pupil progress, someone who is ready to expand their professional experience in a fresh setting. The role is also an exciting opportunity for someone in the early stages of their career, including ECTs.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Has high expectations and aspirations for every child
- Is an excellent practitioner, creating a motivating and enriching environment
- Works with optimism and enthusiasm to remove barriers to children’s success
- Has a positive outlook to motivate all children to make very good progress
- Promotes children’s independent learning
- Has excellent knowledge of phonics and early maths teaching
- Leads by example and communicates well with children, colleagues and parents
- Collaborates effectively as a team member, knowing that they will be valued for their contribution to the work of the school
We can offer:
- The opportunity to work in a school that is inclusive and child centred
- A friendly school which works closely with our pupils’ families and our local parishes
- Happy, well behaved pupils who are very well engaged with their learning
- A leadership team focused on pupil outcomes, school improvement and staff development
- Welcoming and kind children who enjoy coming to school every day
- A loyal team of dedicated and hardworking colleagues in every area of the school, where we all support each other
- Excellent professional support from our full time SENCO, leadership team coaching, and Local Authority advisers.
We are seeking to appoint a professional who is supportive of the aims and ethos of our Catholic Christian school. However, being a Catholic or practicing Christian is not a set requirement in applying to St Peter’s, as we embrace the contributions made by everyone who works, learns and grows together at the school.
You are strongly encouraged to visit us and view the school during the working day in order to appreciate fully the potential that we have to offer. Please call to arrange a visit on 023 9226 2599 or email our School Business Manager on M.Burrows@stpeterswaterlooville.hants.sch.uk
There is much more information about the school on our website, and on this promotional video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcBQmkaKxm4
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Martha Burrows, School Business Manager (02392 262599 or m.burrows@stpeterswaterlooville.hants.sch.uk ) for an appointment to meet the Headteacher or for further information about the role.
Applications must be made on the CES Teacher Application form available here. Please also complete a Recruitment Monitoring Form and a Rehabilitation of Offenders form from the same site.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
