Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 27.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Main Pay Range | M1 - M6The Role
St James CE School is part of Vantage CE Academies Trust and is one of 10 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton and Knowsley.
St James’ CE Primary School is situated in the local community of Gorton. We are a two-from entry Church of England school. Christian values are at the heart of what we do, and we actively promote generosity, compassion, courage, forgiveness, friendship, respect, thankfulness, trust, perseverance, justice, service and truthfulness. We are proud to serve a diverse community and we believe that our differences make us stronger. Learning from each other, our traditions and our shared history.
Join us now on our journey to make a difference.
The Governors and Principal of St James’ CE Primary School are seeking a motivated and passionate Teacher to join their team in providing exceptional opportunities for learning and promoting positive outcomes for children.
Are you looking for a career where you can motivate and inspire?
… a role where you can use your skills to make a positive impact in children’s lives?
… a role where no day is the same and you can indulge your subject interests as part of your work?
The value of teachers in our society has never been higher. We are very proud to be part of this vital profession and are offering the chance for adaptable and driven professionals to join us in our mission.
What Can Vantage Offer You?
At Vantage CE Academies Trust, we are very proud of our values-led ethos:
· Fostering a culture of professional development
· Developing centres of excellence
· Encouraging our individual spiritual journeys
· Developing future and aspirational thinking
· Celebrating individual distinctiveness and our particular vocation to the least advantaged
· Encouraging curiosity
· Refusing to set a limit on what is possible for ourselves, for one another, and for our community of schools.
What do I need to bring to the role?
· Will hold Qualified Teacher Status
· Will be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of children's achievements, attainment and behaviour.
· Will be able to motivate, inspire and co-operate with their colleagues and children.
· Will support the Leadership Team in implementing the vision of the school
· Is reflective, willing to embrace new ideas and take risks in the pursuit of excellence.
· Is an adaptable and resilient professional
· Have bags of personality and enthusiasm
· Be highly motivated, with a can-do-attitude
· Love working with and helping children to achieve their goals
If you think this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
We warmly encourage visits to our school. Please contact us on 01612232423, visit our website https://stjames-gorton.manchester.sch.uk/ or email stjoffice@vantageacademies.co.uk.
Applications welcome from experienced teachers.
Appointments made are subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable references being received and social media checks being carried out. References will be requested prior to interview.
Qualifications
Qualification Title | Grade | |
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Qualified Teacher Status |
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Skills
Leadership | |
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Strong leader in the delivery of excellence in teaching and learning |
Essential
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Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people |
Essential
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Focused on standards and positive outcomes |
Essential
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Ability to instill a strong sense of belief and accountablility in both staff and students |
Essential
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Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
Knowledge of current education legislation, Ofsted framework and best practice |
Essential
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Knowledge of a creative range of pedagogic approaches to delivering your subject |
Essential
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Knowledge of National Curriculum requirements |
Essential
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Ability to create a stimulating and safe learning environment |
Essential
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Ability to promote a positive ethos and attributes |
Essential
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Ability to use/analyse assessment data systems to raise standards |
Essential
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Ability to assess and record the progress of students’ learning |
Essential
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Ability to develop a number of curriculum areas relevant to the age and ability of the groups |
Essential
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Ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines during times of pressure |
Essential
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Highly effective organisational skills |
Essential
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Ability to work strategically and to seek and implement creative solutions |
Essential
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Relevant Skills | |
Ability to work under supervision, as a member of a team and individually |
Essential
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A strong commitment supporting children’s learning and good behaviour |
Essential
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Personal Qualities | |
A proven track record of good attendance |
Essential
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Experience | |
Excellent communication skills with children, staff, parents and the wider community |
Essential
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Ability to use their own initiative and have a positive attitude towards the school ethos as well as be adaptable in situations |
Essential
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Experience of using a range of technologies to support student learning |
Essential
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Teaching experience with the age range |
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Proven success of improving student outcomes within a school |
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Ability to teach ‘outstanding’ lessons |
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Personal Attributes | |
Great teamworking |
Essential
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Integrity |
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Focused |
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Dedicated |
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Committed |
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Qualifications and Training | |
Qualified teacher status (or pending). Potential NQTs welcome. |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
Vantage Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Vantage Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
St James CE Primary School
Stelling Street
Gorton
Manchester
M18 8LW
Human Resources
hr@vantageacademies.co.uk