Classroom Teacher
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, M34 7SW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | cf9b8644-aecf-452d-a402-3ed27139c8ec |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are ideally seeking a Catholic teacher, but applicants are welcome from those who would embrace our Catholic ethos and be fully supportive in the life of the school.
We know teaching is a rewarding but highly challenging profession so, to achieve great things, we need great people. That’s why we will help you to be the very best that you can be, throughout your entire career. We provide excellent tailored training and CPD available at every stage in your career. We also have a highly supportive Primary Network of teachers and leaders who are keen to develop and share good practice.
Our ideal candidate is:
• A positive role model for the pupils in their care;
• A committed and motivated teacher who believes that all pupils have the right to an excellent education so they can succeed;
• Able to apply the knowledge, skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of the children they teach;
• Knowledgeable and experienced and able to teach in the Primary age range;
• A teacher who can inspire learning beyond the classroom;
• Passionate, energetic, versatile and creative about their subject and teaching in general;
• A ‘can do’ person who works positively and collaboratively with others;
• Innovative and creative so new ideas can be brought to the classrooms, and school;
• Ambitious and seeks to improve their practice and develop in their career;
• Able to demonstrate high levels of aspiration and optimism for themselves and their pupils through effective feedback and support;
• Happy to contribute to the success of our exciting school vision;
• Committed to our strong Catholic ethos and a clear vision of Catholic education;
What the school offers its staff
The Governors are seeking a passionate, dedicated teacher who wants to deliver an education that ensures our children succeed both academically and socially. We value innovative, forward-thinking and driven teachers who work with equal efficacy independently and as part of a team. This role would suit a dynamic individual who is able to inspire pupils, no matter what their starting points, to develop their full potential.
St John Fisher RC Primary School is on a journey to outstanding and needs people who bring something magical to our team. We are part of a thriving Catholic Community and have happy, enthusiastic children, a dedicated staff and supportive Governors. We are situated in the Denton area of Tameside. We are a small, one form entry school, educating children from the ages of 3 to 11 from the local area. We have a team that is absolutely committed to ensuring that our children are at the heart of everything we do.
St John Fisher RC Primary School will be joining Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust on 1st July 2025. This is an exciting step in our journey, allowing us to collaborate with a family of Catholic schools dedicated to high-quality education, faith development, and shared expertise.
As part of the Trust, we will benefit from enhanced professional development, access to wider resources, and opportunities for collaboration with other schools, strengthening both our teaching and learning provision. Applicants should be aware of this transition and the opportunities it will bring as we continue to grow and develop within a strong Catholic educational community.
Further details about the role
Applicants should read the attached Recruitment pack thoroughly, complete a CES application form and provide a covering letter of application outlining how they meet the criteria within the Person Specification.
Visits to school are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged, please contact our School Business Manager at sbm@st-johnfisher.tameside.sch.uk.
The school is committed to safer recruitment and appointments are made subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment health checks and a successful DBS disclosure. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people is an expectation of all staff.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school. Please contact a member of the school office on 0161 336 5308 to make an appointment or please email sbm@st-johnfisher.tameside.sch.uk for an application pack or to arrange a visit.
Commitment to safeguarding
Prior to appointment, formal checks will be made in accordance with the current statutory requirements relating to child protection. St John Fisher RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
We are ideally seeking a Catholic teacher, but applicants are welcome from those who would embrace our Catholic ethos and be fully supportive in the life of the school.
We know teaching is a rewarding but highly challenging profession so, to achieve great things, we need great people. That’s why we will help you to be the very best that you can be, throughout your entire career. We provide excellent tailored training and CPD available at every stage in your career. We also have a highly supportive Primary Network of teachers and leaders who are keen to develop and share good practice.
Our ideal candidate is:
• A positive role model for the pupils in their care;
• A committed and motivated teacher who believes that all pupils have the right to an excellent education so they can succeed;
• Able to apply the knowledge, skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of the children they teach;
• Knowledgeable and experienced and able to teach in the Primary age range;
• A teacher who can inspire learning beyond the classroom;
• Passionate, energetic, versatile and creative about their subject and teaching in general;
• A ‘can do’ person who works positively and collaboratively with others;
• Innovative and creative so new ideas can be brought to the classrooms, and school;
• Ambitious and seeks to improve their practice and develop in their career;
• Able to demonstrate high levels of aspiration and optimism for themselves and their pupils through effective feedback and support;
• Happy to contribute to the success of our exciting school vision;
• Committed to our strong Catholic ethos and a clear vision of Catholic education;
What the school offers its staff
The Governors are seeking a passionate, dedicated teacher who wants to deliver an education that ensures our children succeed both academically and socially. We value innovative, forward-thinking and driven teachers who work with equal efficacy independently and as part of a team. This role would suit a dynamic individual who is able to inspire pupils, no matter what their starting points, to develop their full potential.
St John Fisher RC Primary School is on a journey to outstanding and needs people who bring something magical to our team. We are part of a thriving Catholic Community and have happy, enthusiastic children, a dedicated staff and supportive Governors. We are situated in the Denton area of Tameside. We are a small, one form entry school, educating children from the ages of 3 to 11 from the local area. We have a team that is absolutely committed to ensuring that our children are at the heart of everything we do.
St John Fisher RC Primary School will be joining Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust on 1st July 2025. This is an exciting step in our journey, allowing us to collaborate with a family of Catholic schools dedicated to high-quality education, faith development, and shared expertise.
As part of the Trust, we will benefit from enhanced professional development, access to wider resources, and opportunities for collaboration with other schools, strengthening both our teaching and learning provision. Applicants should be aware of this transition and the opportunities it will bring as we continue to grow and develop within a strong Catholic educational community.
Further details about the role
Applicants should read the attached Recruitment pack thoroughly, complete a CES application form and provide a covering letter of application outlining how they meet the criteria within the Person Specification.
Visits to school are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged, please contact our School Business Manager at sbm@st-johnfisher.tameside.sch.uk.
The school is committed to safer recruitment and appointments are made subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment health checks and a successful DBS disclosure. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people is an expectation of all staff.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school. Please contact a member of the school office on 0161 336 5308 to make an appointment or please email sbm@st-johnfisher.tameside.sch.uk for an application pack or to arrange a visit.
Commitment to safeguarding
Prior to appointment, formal checks will be made in accordance with the current statutory requirements relating to child protection. St John Fisher RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment