Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and shaping the future? We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Class Teacher to join our enthusiastic team at St Thomas of Canterbury!
St Thomas of Canterbury is a happy and vibrant school in the heart of Mitcham, with approximately 430 pupils. We encourage you to come and visit, meet our welcoming staff and children and experience the ’family feel’ we have here at St Thomas.
If you have a love for teaching, a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, and the creativity to make lessons engaging, we want to hear from you!
Applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome.
We are looking to appoint:
- Teachers who are highly motivated, creative and well organised.
- Teachers who are able to plan and deliver sequences of lessons effectively.
- Teachers who wish to develop outstanding practice, have a love of learning and high expectations of children’s progress, achievement and behaviour.
- Teachers who have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- A practising Catholic OR one who is sympathetic to the ethos of our Catholic faith.
- Teachers who want to develop their professional careers.
We can offer:
- A happy, learning environment where everyone is valued.
- A highly motivated staff team and supportive parents.
- Children who enjoy learning and are motivated by enriching learning experiences.
- A committed and supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop professionally.
- Professional development opportunities for teachers at all stages of their career.
- A supportive Leadership Team and Governing Body.
- A commitment to a good work/life balance
- A community with Christ at the centre.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, as are informal conversations with the Headteacher. Please call Jennifer Newton, School Business Manager to arrange a visit on 020 8648 0869 ext.3
Closing date: Friday 21st March 2025 Interviews: Week beginning 24th March 2025
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, will be made before an appointment is confirmed.