Teacher - St Mary's & St Patrick's Catholic School

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Teacher - St Mary's & St Patrick's Catholic School
Job description
32.5 hours per week

St Mary’s & St Patrick’s RC Primary is a vibrant and exciting school in the beautiful valley of Maesteg, in the Archdiocese of Cardiff. There are currently just under 200 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves on being a close knit, one form entry school with a strong feeling of community. This an excellent opportunity for a teacher to join our small, supportive and friendly team and provide outstanding opportunities for our pupils. You do not have to be a Catholic to teach at our school; all we ask is that you uphold our Catholic values and fully participate in the Catholic life of our school.

This role would be an ideal opportunity for an experienced practitioner. We would like to hear from you if you:

Are an excellent teacher who can motivate, inspire and provide challenge to pupils in their learning.

Are willing to build strong and supportive relationships with pupils, families and staff

Have high expectations of pupil behaviour.

Are keen to become fully involved in the wider life of the school.

Uphold the Catholic ethos of our school.

The ideal candidate will

be a qualified teacher who can demonstrate a successful track record in facilitating academic development and a creative and engaging teaching style

track record in leading an area of school development plan, with success

have the ability and experience of teaching across the progression steps

have experience of teaching ALN children

have excellent classroom management skills

be able to use their own initiative and become a vital part of our team

be hard working, enthusiastic and dedicated

Uphold the Catholic ethos of our school

At St Mary’s & St Patrick’s you will find

The same fun-loving, noisy and excitable children as you would in all schools.

Supportive and positive families.

A warm welcome from all staff and governors.

The school to be a very happy, friendly and positive environment.

Visits to the school are highly recommended.

Applications should be on the Catholic Education Service form, which can be downloaded from http://catholiceducation.org.uk/ or obtained from the school, along with further details. We welcome visits to the school by prior arrangement.

Please contact the Mrs. N Kelly-Fisher, Headteacher, to arrange a visit or to request an application pack via post, phone or email

Location St Mary’s & St Patrick’s RC Primary, Monica Street, Maesteg, CF34 9AY

Phone 01656 815585

Email head@stmstpcs.bridgend.cymru

Website St. Mary's & St. Patrick's Primary School - Home

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Closing Date: 20 November 2024

Shortlisting Date: 26 November 2024

Interview & Class Observation Date: Week Commencing 2 December 2024

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

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