EYFS/KS1 Teacher

The governors of St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School in Windermere are looking to appoint an experienced teacher to teach in EYFS and KS1

Contract: 0.6, Fixed Term, Maternity Cover. 

Required start: September 2024 until May 2025 

St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust. We are looking to appoint an experienced teacher who is dynamic, imaginative, creative and innovative to teach in Nursery, Reception and KS1. ECT’s may be considered. This will be offered on a 0.6 fixed term basis. We are a successful and happy school with well-behaved and highly motivated children who, alongside incredibly supportive colleagues, parents and governors, would make you feel very welcome here.  We have high expectations and we want someone who is going to take a real pride in their work and love being part of our school family. 

We are looking for someone who will:

•    be dynamic, imaginative, creative and innovative in their teaching and learning

•    offer outstanding subject knowledge and skills 

•    a team player who will complement our excellent staff

•    fully support our Catholic ethos, values and Mission Statement

•    be enthusiastic and share our sense of humour

Essential Qualifications
•    Qualified Teacher Status
•    Degree

Desirable Qualifications
•    'Paediatric First Aid/First Aid certificate'
•    Catholic Teaching Certificate

Essential Experience
•    Teaching experience in EYFS and/or KS1
•    Has successfully completed the NQT/ECT programme 
•    Leading one or more curriculum areas, demonstrating strong subject leadership (in particularly in English and Reading)

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher wanting to progress in their career. Please highlight any subject specialisms in your letter of application. A sound knowledge of English/phonics and early reading would be an advantage. However full training for our current phonics scheme will be given. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mrs Lucy Bone, Headteacher on 015394 48125 or alternatively email lucy@st-cuthberts-windermere.cumbria.sch.uk 
Visits to school are also welcome and encouraged. We would love to show you round our lovely school, please contact the office to arrange a mutually convenient time.

To book one of these sessions please contact our school office via telephone 015394 48125, or email admin@st-cuthberts-windermere.cumbria.sch.uk

The Mater Christi Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Mater Christi Trust will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check,  two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates, and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.

Closing Date: 12:00 noon on Wednesday 15th May 2024
Interviews: week commencing 20th May 2024