KS2 Teacher - United Kingdom - The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust

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KS2 Teacher

One Year Fixed Term Contract

The Academy Council of St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Selby a Voluntary Academy on behalf of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a teacher who has the drive and enthusiasm to improve the outcomes for our pupils.

We are proud of our school community and value the contribution that we make to the local area. This is an extremely exciting time to join St Mary's and contribute to an ambitious community of learners and to develop your own skills.

Our recent Ofsted Inspection Report comments:

'The school offers a warm and welcoming learning environment for its pupils. Pupils are happy. They are proud to attend St Mary's. Pupils feel safe and build positive relationships with the adults who care for them. They understand and talk confidently about the virtues of love, honesty and faith that run throughout the school.'

'The school has high expectations for pupils' academic achievement and behaviour. Leaders have recently made further improvements to the school's behaviour policy. Pupils behave calmly and sensibly in lessons and during the less structured times of the school day. Adults consistently encourage and praise the efforts of pupils. Pupils talk positively about playing with their friends at breaktimes. The school is ambitious to develop the whole child. In addition to the academic curriculum, pupils benefit from many opportunities to broaden their personal development.'

Ofsted Inspection, February 2024

If you have a passion for education then this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to the school and become an integral part of our future success.

We are proudly part of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust which comprises of three Secondary Schools and twelve Primary Schools. The Trust ensures that schools work collaboratively, share good practice and support each other.

Salary Scale: M1- M6 (ECTs are welcome to apply)

Closing date: Friday 19th April 2024, 12 noon

Interview date: Thursday 25th April

We are looking for an inspiring teacher who:

• is enthusiastic, highly motivated, hardworking, and committed to raising standards through example and innovation.

• is inspirational in your teaching, delivering lively and interesting lessons which positively impact on learning.

• have high expectations and will nurture and encourage our children to fulfil their potential.

• have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to working as part of a team.

• is a practicing Catholic or committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

• has experience with teaching in KS2

• has a high expectation of attainment and progress

• is hard-working and willing to make a valuable contribution to the life of our academy

We can offer:

• a welcoming and supportive staff team and parish community

• pupils who are well-behaved and keen to learn

• a supportive and forward thinking Senior Leadership Team and Academy Council.

• a commitment to your professional development and opportunities to work with other colleagues across the BKCAT.

Candidates are most welcome, and encouraged, to arrange a visit to the school by appointment. Please contact Louise Bird, Executive Headteacher on

The closing date for applications is 12 noon, Friday 19th April 2024

The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The successful candidate must have good professional references and enhanced DBS check.

Please note, as part of the recruitment process, we will carry out an online search for any short-listed candidates in order to comply with the guidance given in the September 2023 update of 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'.