Overview
Class Teacher – St Faith’s CE School
Job Introduction
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Start date: 02/09/2024
Apply by: 20th May 2024 (Noon)
‘Learning together, for all to succeed’
We are excited to offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed and talented teacher with experience of either EYFS, Key Stage One or Key Stage Two to join our wonderful team at St Faith’s from September 2024.
St Faith’s Church of England School is a warm, welcoming and ambitious one form entry school situated just moments from Wandsworth Town train station. We offer a well-resourced learning environment, with beautiful outdoor space including a large astro pitch.
At St Faith’s, our vision is to create a nurturing and inclusive school community, where all children feel valued. We aim to foster a love of learning, and recognise and develop each individual’s skills and talents, so that they are able to flourish.
‘Pupils are at the heart of all that leaders and staff do at this warm and welcoming school. Pupils’ behaviour in lessons and around school is impeccable. The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding.’ Ofsted
The successful candidate will:
• Be a highly skilled teacher, with a clear commitment to raising standards and accelerating pupils’ progress;
• Have secure subject knowledge and experience of the National Curriculum;
• Have experience in using assessment to inform the learning provision to meet the varied needs of children in their class;
• Be committed to their professional development;
• Be fully committed to working collaboratively within a church school ethos and the wider school community.
In return, we can offer:
• Excellent CPD opportunities;
• Strong values with a focus on staff well-being and a care for work life balance;
• A dedicated leadership team, with a clear strategic vision for the school;
• A caring and supportive whole school community, which is inclusive and culturally diverse;
• A well-resourced, bright and attractive learning environment, with fantastic outdoor space;
• Opportunities to lead a curriculum area within the school.
We warmly welcome visits to the school. Please contact our School Business Manager (Mrs Debbie Stalley) on 020 8874 2653 to arrange a visit or for any further information. There are car-parking facilities on site. Please visit the school website to find out more about our school: www.stfaiths.wandsworth.sch.uk
To ease the short-listing process we ask applicants to note the following:
• When writing the supporting statement please ensure that you have covered all the points in the Selection Criteria in order. Please give personal examples to support the points.
• You must complete the Southwark Diocesan Board of Education (SDBE) application form. We will only consider applications made on this form.
• References: Provide email addresses and all telephone contact numbers for all referees.
• Contact will be made with the short-listed candidates soon after shortlisting and times arranged for interview.
• Shortlisted candidates should note that online searches may be done as part of our due diligence checks.
• This position is suitable for experienced teachers and not suitable for ECTs.
An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.
Completed application should be returned to the school by email – sbm@stfaiths.wandsworth.sch.uk
Closing Date: 20 May 2024 (Noon)
At St Faith’s, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please note we do not accept CVs.
St Faith’s CE School
Alma Road,
Wandsworth,
London, SW18 1AE
Tel: 020 8874 2653
Headteacher: Mrs Julie De Silva
(main scale 3 to upper pay scale 1, outer London)
