Class Teacher

We are looking for an enthusiastic, outstanding teacher to join Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School. The successful candidate will motivate, challenge, support and inspire our students and also have relevant experience in teaching phonics.,

• Be a passionate and effective classroom practitioner;
• Have the ability to engage, enthuse, and motivate children and their families;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the national curriculum and assessment strategies
• Create a stimulating and engaging learning environment that fosters curiosity and creativity
• Be skilled in planning and delivering lessons that meets the diverse needs of all children, ensuring that learning is both enjoyable and challenging;
• Be able to provide personalised learning for children with additional needs
• Be an inclusive practitioner
• Have experience of teaching phonics successfully (preferably Little Wandle)
• Be a reflective practitioner who is committed to continuous professional development and improvement;
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to support children's learning and development., A practising Catholic is preferred; however, applications from candidates who are supportive of our Catholic ethos are warmly welcomed.
• A collaborative, committed team player with a sense of humour, creativity, and energy.
• Ability to build strong relationships with parents and across the Federation.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including extracurricular activities and school events.
  
  Holy Ghost is a thriving one form entry primary school tucked away on the peaceful, residential Nightingale Square in Balham. It is a 5 minute walk from Wandsworth Common train station and Balham train/tube station.
We are a small, catholic primary school who has a strong school community. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic teachers to join our friendly schools and work as part of our team. As a forward-thinking and aspirational school, we are deeply proud of the education and care we provide for every child and family in our community. A practicing Catholic would be preferred, but applications from candidates who are supportive of our strong Catholic ethos are very welcome too. We are a forward-thinking aspirational school and we are proud of the education and care that we provide for all of our children and families. We have an incredibly hardworking pupil body and staff who achieve high standards of results with our latest results in the top 10% of the country.

Our Commitment to Staff:
• Collaborative PPA time for planning and reflection.
• Leadership release time (where applicable)
• ECT mentor and tutor with high quality support
• High-quality, personalised CPD opportunities.
Our Working Environment:
• Calm, productive classrooms with excellent learning behaviours.
• Supportive colleagues
• Happy, kind, and creative children who love learning.
• Specialist teachers in music and PE.
• Outdoor spaces including an astro-turf pitch.
Our Support Systems:
• A robust induction process and ongoing support from an experienced leadership team.
• An active, supportive Parent and Governor community.
• Staff Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Parish links
Our Location:
• Excellent transport links - a short walk to Wandsworth Common and Balham tube and train station.
Are You Ready to Inspire? If you are a passionate, dynamic teacher with a passion to teach in a vibrant inner city primary school and make a real difference in children's lives, we would love to hear from you. Join our welcoming, joyful, and ambitious Holy Ghost community - where talent is nurtured and celebrated!