There is a tangible sense of belonging at St. Bridget’s where all fully embrace the school’s mission, ‘learn to love and love to learn.’ Catholic Schools Inspectorate February 2024

The role

The Governors of St Bridget’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint a teacher fixed term for 12 months for September 2024 with the exciting opportunity to take on a TLR for exceptional candidates. The successful candidate must be highly committed, enthusiastic, and show great initiative with a proven track record of excellent classroom practice. In addition, they should be willing and able to make a positive contribution to the wider life of St Bridget’s Catholic Primary School.

We are looking for someone who can work with the Headteacher and Senior Leaders to demonstrate:

• Full support of the Catholic ethos of our school.
• An excellent ability to deliver a high0quality curriculum and maintain and develop an engaging learning environment.
• A passionate commitment to and experience of providing quality and inclusive education for all children.
• High expectations of pupil’s achievement, behaviour and a commitment to raising standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a dedicated, hardworking team.

We can offer:

• A recently graded ‘Outstanding’ Catholic school where inclusion is prioritised at every opportunity and all members of the community are welcome, feel loved and are treated with dignity.
• A school where pupils are happy, understand the importance of tolerance and respect, are proud of the different cultures represented in our school and embrace diversity.
• Staff and Governors are committed, experienced, dedicated and are proud to work at our school. They are inspirational in their determination to make a positive difference to the St. Bridget’s community.
• Staff have high expectations of behaviour, foster strong relationships with pupils and ensure that the environment is calm and well organised.
• A curriculum where reading is prioritised and has been designed to be ambitious and accessible to all pupils, including those with SEND, so that they are achieve well and it enables them to flourish.
• An established partnership with parents, the parish and the wider community.

How to apply

Visits to school are encouraged prior to application and can be arranged by contacting the school office. Visits to school: Please telephone the school office to arrange an appointment on 01925 811 873.

Please visit St Bridget's Catholic Primary School website for an application pack. www.stbridgetscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk Candidates may also request an application pack by emailing St Bridget's Catholic Primary School e-mail address. 

Please note you must complete the CES Application Form if you wish to be considered. Completed application forms should be sent directly to the school by the closing date.

St Bridget’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Key dates

Closing date: Monday 20 May 2024 at 12 noon

Short listing date: Monday 20 May 2024 - only successful candidates will be contacted.

Lesson Observations & Interviews date: Wednesday 22 May – Friday 24 May 2024