KS1 and KS2 Teacher

Good Shepherd Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is part of the Pax Christi Catholic Academy Trust where we work with our four partner primary academies to deliver an education service which ensures that each learner achieves the very best that they can. The Pax Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to continually raising our standards in a caring Catholic community. In order to support this, we are seeking to recruit the following:

2x Classroom Teacher Positions KS1/KS2

Contract: These posts will be offered on a permanent, full time basis. For the right candidate a part time position may also be considered. The contract will commence on the 1st September 2018.

The Good Shepherd Primary Catholic Academy is a two form entry school for pupils aged 4-11 years of age. The Governors are seeking to appoint two motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic Teachers to join our friendly and inclusive school. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a very popular school blessed with great support from the parents and community. The staff are a friendly, supportive and caring team of dedicated professionals.

Applications from Newly Qualified Teachers are welcome.

We are looking for a candidates who will:

• Be committed to our Catholic ethos and life of our school
• Be a good to outstanding practitioner, able to motivate children
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Care about children’s learning
• Work in partnership with staff, governors, parents and the wider community.
• Be hard working, enthusiastic and committed
• Be able to work as part of a team

We are proud to offer our staff the following benefits;

• A warm and welcoming Catholic community
• A happy environment where everyone is valued
• Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
• Support for your own professional development with excellent opportunities for CPD
• A caring and supportive working environment
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Childcare vouchers

Interviews will be held on Friday 18th May 2018.

Should you have any queries with regard to this vacancy please contact the school office on 0115 9262983 or via email at sbm@goodshepherd.notts.sch.uk

Our school/academy will become part of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi Academy Trust on 1st September 2018, a family of 21 academies within the Catholic Diocese of Nottingham. The new arrangement is part of the Diocesan Plan for Catholic Schools the primary aim of which is to protect and secure high quality Catholic education in the Diocese of Nottingham for the long-term. Full details of the plan and the staffing structures can be found at http://dioceseofnottingham.uk/education. Your post will transfer to the new employer on 1st September 2018 under the Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) regulations with continuity of service preserved. Should you have any questions about the transfer to the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Academy Trust then please address these to the Headteacher of this school/academy initially.

The academy values equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Good Shepherd Primary Voluntary Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake pre-employment checks which include a Disclosure and Baring Service check.