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. We are looking to recruit an excellent classroom practitioner who cares about children, and always strives to be the best they can.
This role would suit an experienced candidate who can demonstrate a strong track record of highly effective teaching and outstanding pupil progress. It would suit someone who is ready to expand their professional experience, with potential for subject responsibility for the right candidate. The role is also an exciting opportunity for someone in the early stages of their career, and we are committed to supporting early career teachers (ECTs) in their first permanent appointment. St Peter’s is a school where teachers can follow their vocation to have a positive impact on the lives of the children in their classes, and in the wider school family.
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.
We reserve the right to close this job posting or interview process earlier than the stated deadline, depending on the circumstances and at our discretion.
We are looking for a teacher who:
Has high expectations and aspirations for each one of the children they teach
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
Delivers quality teaching for all and promotes children’s independent learning
Works creatively and with resilience so that each pupil can achieve their full personal potential
Is positive and caring when working on children’s welfare and pastoral needs
Is self-motivated in putting pupil’s learning and development at the heart of everything they do
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.
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.